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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,503.16, 35,089.58 and 17,926.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,503.16, 35,089.58 and 17,926.76 is: 26,764.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,503.16 : 35,089.58 = 17,926.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,503.16/35,089.58 = 17,926.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,503.16x = 35,089.58 × 17,926.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,503.16x = 629,042,479.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,042,479.16/23,503.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,764.17

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