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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,936.26, 35,850.93 and 17,347.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,936.26, 35,850.93 and 17,347.32 is: 25,982.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,936.26 : 35,850.93 = 17,347.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,936.26/35,850.93 = 17,347.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,936.26x = 35,850.93 × 17,347.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,936.26x = 621,917,289.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,917,289.02/23,936.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,982.22

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