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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,982.17, 35,894.68 and 17,655.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,982.17, 35,894.68 and 17,655.19 is: 26,424.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,982.17 : 35,894.68 = 17,655.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,982.17/35,894.68 = 17,655.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,982.17x = 35,894.68 × 17,655.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,982.17x = 633,727,261.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,727,261.51/23,982.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,424.94

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