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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,938.43, 35,854.16 and 17,349.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,938.43, 35,854.16 and 17,349.48 is: 25,985.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,938.43 : 35,854.16 = 17,349.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,938.43/35,854.16 = 17,349.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,938.43x = 35,854.16 × 17,349.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,938.43x = 622,050,945.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,050,945.09/23,938.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,985.46

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