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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,790.89, 35,681.76 and 17,492.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,790.89, 35,681.76 and 17,492.33 is: 26,235.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,790.89 : 35,681.76 = 17,492.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,790.89/35,681.76 = 17,492.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,790.89x = 35,681.76 × 17,492.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,790.89x = 624,156,942.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,156,942.49/23,790.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,235.13

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