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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,732.84, 35,533.64 and 17,871.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,732.84, 35,533.64 and 17,871.68 is: 26,758.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,732.84 : 35,533.64 = 17,871.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,732.84/35,533.64 = 17,871.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,732.84x = 35,533.64 × 17,871.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,732.84x = 635,045,843.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,045,843.32/23,732.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,758.11

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