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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,918.89, 35,878.34 and 17,283.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,918.89, 35,878.34 and 17,283.37 is: 25,925.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,918.89 : 35,878.34 = 17,283.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,918.89/35,878.34 = 17,283.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,918.89x = 35,878.34 × 17,283.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,918.89x = 620,098,625.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,098,625.21/23,918.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,925.06

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