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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,849.44, 35,786.76 and 17,329.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,849.44, 35,786.76 and 17,329.52 is: 26,003.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,849.44 : 35,786.76 = 17,329.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,849.44/35,786.76 = 17,329.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,849.44x = 35,786.76 × 17,329.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,849.44x = 620,167,373.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,167,373.16/23,849.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,003.44

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