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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,735.08, 35,571.48 and 17,465.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,735.08, 35,571.48 and 17,465.74 is: 26,175.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,735.08 : 35,571.48 = 17,465.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,735.08/35,571.48 = 17,465.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,735.08x = 35,571.48 × 17,465.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,735.08x = 621,282,221.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,282,221.10/23,735.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,175.70

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