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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,961.24, 35,863.47 and 17,634.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,961.24, 35,863.47 and 17,634.42 is: 26,393.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,961.24 : 35,863.47 = 17,634.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,961.24/35,863.47 = 17,634.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,961.24x = 35,863.47 × 17,634.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,961.24x = 632,431,492.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,431,492.64/23,961.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,393.94

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