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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,683.40, 35,553.90 and 17,793.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,683.40, 35,553.90 and 17,793.80 is: 26,712.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,683.40 : 35,553.90 = 17,793.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,683.40/35,553.90 = 17,793.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,683.40x = 35,553.90 × 17,793.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,683.40x = 632,638,985.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,638,985.82/23,683.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,712.34

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