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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,744.94, 35,640.30 and 17,487.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,744.94, 35,640.30 and 17,487.39 is: 26,247.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,744.94 : 35,640.30 = 17,487.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,744.94/35,640.30 = 17,487.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,744.94x = 35,640.30 × 17,487.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,744.94x = 623,255,825.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,255,825.82/23,744.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,247.94

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