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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,809.92, 35,710.24 and 17,511.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,809.92, 35,710.24 and 17,511.36 is: 26,263.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,809.92 : 35,710.24 = 17,511.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,809.92/35,710.24 = 17,511.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,809.92x = 35,710.24 × 17,511.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,809.92x = 625,334,868.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,334,868.33/23,809.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,263.63

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