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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,734.08, 35,569.98 and 17,464.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,734.08, 35,569.98 and 17,464.74 is: 26,174.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,734.08 : 35,569.98 = 17,464.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,734.08/35,569.98 = 17,464.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,734.08x = 35,569.98 × 17,464.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,734.08x = 621,220,341.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,220,341.75/23,734.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,174.19

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