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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,628.26, 35,374.95 and 17,999.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,628.26, 35,374.95 and 17,999.69 is: 26,948.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,628.26 : 35,374.95 = 17,999.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,628.26/35,374.95 = 17,999.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,628.26x = 35,374.95 × 17,999.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,628.26x = 636,738,305.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,738,305.99/23,628.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,948.17

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