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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,849.92, 35,799.76 and 17,616.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,849.92, 35,799.76 and 17,616.96 is: 26,443.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,849.92 : 35,799.76 = 17,616.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,849.92/35,799.76 = 17,616.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,849.92x = 35,799.76 × 17,616.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,849.92x = 630,682,939.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,682,939.93/23,849.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,443.82

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