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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,647.68, 35,493.90 and 17,388.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,647.68, 35,493.90 and 17,388.63 is: 26,099.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,647.68 : 35,493.90 = 17,388.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,647.68/35,493.90 = 17,388.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,647.68x = 35,493.90 × 17,388.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,647.68x = 617,190,294.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,190,294.36/23,647.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,099.40

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