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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,854.68, 35,803.38 and 17,537.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,854.68, 35,803.38 and 17,537.52 is: 26,321.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,854.68 : 35,803.38 = 17,537.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,854.68/35,803.38 = 17,537.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,854.68x = 35,803.38 × 17,537.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,854.68x = 627,902,492.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,902,492.82/23,854.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,321.98

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