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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,784.61, 35,644.11 and 17,934.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,784.61, 35,644.11 and 17,934.79 is: 26,877.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,784.61 : 35,644.11 = 17,934.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,784.61/35,644.11 = 17,934.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,784.61x = 35,644.11 × 17,934.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,784.61x = 639,269,627.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,269,627.59/23,784.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,877.45

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