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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,398.39, 35,109.74 and 17,887.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,398.39, 35,109.74 and 17,887.15 is: 26,840.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,398.39 : 35,109.74 = 17,887.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,398.39/35,109.74 = 17,887.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,398.39x = 35,109.74 × 17,887.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,398.39x = 628,013,096.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,013,096.41/23,398.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,840.01

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