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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,899.68, 35,815.59 and 17,610.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,899.68, 35,815.59 and 17,610.24 is: 26,390.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,899.68 : 35,815.59 = 17,610.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,899.68/35,815.59 = 17,610.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,899.68x = 35,815.59 × 17,610.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,899.68x = 630,721,135.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,721,135.64/23,899.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,390.36

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