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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,508.96, 35,238.56 and 17,950.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,508.96, 35,238.56 and 17,950.24 is: 26,906.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,508.96 : 35,238.56 = 17,950.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,508.96/35,238.56 = 17,950.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,508.96x = 35,238.56 × 17,950.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,508.96x = 632,540,609.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,540,609.25/23,508.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,906.36

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