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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,682.07, 35,489.20 and 17,392.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,682.07, 35,489.20 and 17,392.75 is: 26,064.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,682.07 : 35,489.20 = 17,392.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,682.07/35,489.20 = 17,392.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,682.07x = 35,489.20 × 17,392.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,682.07x = 617,254,783.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,254,783.30/23,682.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,064.22

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