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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,682.80, 35,524.20 and 17,807.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,682.80, 35,524.20 and 17,807.60 is: 26,711.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,682.80 : 35,524.20 = 17,807.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,682.80/35,524.20 = 17,807.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,682.80x = 35,524.20 × 17,807.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,682.80x = 632,600,743.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,600,743.92/23,682.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,711.40

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