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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,458.72, 35,157.48 and 17,891.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,458.72, 35,157.48 and 17,891.68 is: 26,814.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,458.72 : 35,157.48 = 17,891.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,458.72/35,157.48 = 17,891.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,458.72x = 35,157.48 × 17,891.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,458.72x = 629,026,381.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,026,381.77/23,458.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,814.18

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