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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,767.68, 35,584.96 and 17,905.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,767.68, 35,584.96 and 17,905.92 is: 26,808.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,767.68 : 35,584.96 = 17,905.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,767.68/35,584.96 = 17,905.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,767.68x = 35,584.96 × 17,905.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,767.68x = 637,181,446.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,181,446.96/23,767.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,808.74

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