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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,933.72, 35,822.31 and 17,606.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,933.72, 35,822.31 and 17,606.90 is: 26,352.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,933.72 : 35,822.31 = 17,606.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,933.72/35,822.31 = 17,606.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,933.72x = 35,822.31 × 17,606.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,933.72x = 630,719,919.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,719,919.49/23,933.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,352.78

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