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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,954.30, 35,887.67 and 17,364.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,954.30, 35,887.67 and 17,364.14 is: 26,014.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,954.30 : 35,887.67 = 17,364.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,954.30/35,887.67 = 17,364.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,954.30x = 35,887.67 × 17,364.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,954.30x = 623,158,526.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,158,526.15/23,954.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,014.47

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