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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,699.96, 35,524.67 and 17,838.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,699.96, 35,524.67 and 17,838.44 is: 26,738.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,699.96 : 35,524.67 = 17,838.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,699.96/35,524.67 = 17,838.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,699.96x = 35,524.67 × 17,838.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,699.96x = 633,704,427.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,704,427.50/23,699.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,738.63

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