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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,682.90, 35,553.15 and 17,793.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,682.90, 35,553.15 and 17,793.30 is: 26,711.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,682.90 : 35,553.15 = 17,793.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,682.90/35,553.15 = 17,793.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,682.90x = 35,553.15 × 17,793.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,682.90x = 632,607,863.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,607,863.90/23,682.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,711.59

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