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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,851.44, 35,789.76 and 17,331.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,851.44, 35,789.76 and 17,331.52 is: 26,006.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,851.44 : 35,789.76 = 17,331.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,851.44/35,789.76 = 17,331.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,851.44x = 35,789.76 × 17,331.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,851.44x = 620,290,941.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,290,941.24/23,851.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,006.44

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