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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,766.84, 35,584.56 and 17,905.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,766.84, 35,584.56 and 17,905.68 is: 26,809.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,766.84 : 35,584.56 = 17,905.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,766.84/35,584.56 = 17,905.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,766.84x = 35,584.56 × 17,905.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,766.84x = 637,165,744.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,165,744.30/23,766.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,809.02

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