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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,784.84, 35,611.56 and 17,923.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,784.84, 35,611.56 and 17,923.68 is: 26,836.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,784.84 : 35,611.56 = 17,923.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,784.84/35,611.56 = 17,923.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,784.84x = 35,611.56 × 17,923.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,784.84x = 638,290,205.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,290,205.74/23,784.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,836.01

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