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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,691.84, 35,503.84 and 17,402.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,691.84, 35,503.84 and 17,402.52 is: 26,078.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,691.84 : 35,503.84 = 17,402.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,691.84/35,503.84 = 17,402.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,691.84x = 35,503.84 × 17,402.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,691.84x = 617,856,285.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,856,285.68/23,691.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,078.86

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