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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,790.39, 35,681.01 and 17,491.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,790.39, 35,681.01 and 17,491.83 is: 26,234.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,790.39 : 35,681.01 = 17,491.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,790.39/35,681.01 = 17,491.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,790.39x = 35,681.01 × 17,491.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,790.39x = 624,126,161.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,126,161.15/23,790.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,234.38

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