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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,982.39, 35,998.54 and 17,664.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,982.39, 35,998.54 and 17,664.40 is: 26,514.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,982.39 : 35,998.54 = 17,664.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,982.39/35,998.54 = 17,664.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,982.39x = 35,998.54 × 17,664.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,982.39x = 635,892,736.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,892,736.90/23,982.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,514.98

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