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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,734.99, 35,571.34 and 17,465.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,734.99, 35,571.34 and 17,465.64 is: 26,175.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,734.99 : 35,571.34 = 17,465.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,734.99/35,571.34 = 17,465.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,734.99x = 35,571.34 × 17,465.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,734.99x = 621,276,275.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,276,275.74/23,734.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,175.55

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