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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,800.68, 35,634.46 and 17,938.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,800.68, 35,634.46 and 17,938.92 is: 26,858.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,800.68 : 35,634.46 = 17,938.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,800.68/35,634.46 = 17,938.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,800.68x = 35,634.46 × 17,938.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,800.68x = 639,243,727.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,243,727.18/23,800.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,858.21

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