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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,734.89, 35,571.20 and 17,465.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,734.89, 35,571.20 and 17,465.55 is: 26,175.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,734.89 : 35,571.20 = 17,465.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,734.89/35,571.20 = 17,465.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,734.89x = 35,571.20 × 17,465.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,734.89x = 621,270,484.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,270,484.83/23,734.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,175.41

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