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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,911.92, 36,006.84 and 17,715.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,911.92, 36,006.84 and 17,715.96 is: 26,676.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,911.92 : 36,006.84 = 17,715.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,911.92/36,006.84 = 17,715.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,911.92x = 36,006.84 × 17,715.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,911.92x = 637,895,737.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,895,737.17/23,911.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,676.89

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