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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,851.92, 35,802.78 and 17,618.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,851.92, 35,802.78 and 17,618.94 is: 26,446.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,851.92 : 35,802.78 = 17,618.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,851.92/35,802.78 = 17,618.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,851.92x = 35,802.78 × 17,618.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,851.92x = 630,807,032.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,807,032.65/23,851.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,446.80

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