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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,784.43, 35,643.83 and 17,934.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,784.43, 35,643.83 and 17,934.61 is: 26,877.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,784.43 : 35,643.83 = 17,934.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,784.43/35,643.83 = 17,934.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,784.43x = 35,643.83 × 17,934.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,784.43x = 639,258,011.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,258,011.74/23,784.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,877.17

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