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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,456.72, 35,154.48 and 17,889.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,456.72, 35,154.48 and 17,889.68 is: 26,811.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,456.72 : 35,154.48 = 17,889.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,456.72/35,154.48 = 17,889.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,456.72x = 35,154.48 × 17,889.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,456.72x = 628,902,397.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,902,397.77/23,456.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,811.18

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