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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,964.24, 35,867.97 and 17,637.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,964.24, 35,867.97 and 17,637.42 is: 26,398.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,964.24 : 35,867.97 = 17,637.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,964.24/35,867.97 = 17,637.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,964.24x = 35,867.97 × 17,637.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,964.24x = 632,618,451.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,618,451.44/23,964.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,398.44

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