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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,730.84, 35,530.65 and 17,869.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,730.84, 35,530.65 and 17,869.68 is: 26,755.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,730.84 : 35,530.65 = 17,869.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,730.84/35,530.65 = 17,869.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,730.84x = 35,530.65 × 17,869.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,730.84x = 634,921,345.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,921,345.69/23,730.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,755.11

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