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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,688.88, 35,555.66 and 17,429.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,688.88, 35,555.66 and 17,429.83 is: 26,161.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,688.88 : 35,555.66 = 17,429.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,688.88/35,555.66 = 17,429.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,688.88x = 35,555.66 × 17,429.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,688.88x = 619,729,109.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,729,109.34/23,688.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,161.18

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