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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,982.92, 35,902.61 and 17,304.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,982.92, 35,902.61 and 17,304.36 is: 25,904.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,982.92 : 35,902.61 = 17,304.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,982.92/35,902.61 = 17,304.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,982.92x = 35,902.61 × 17,304.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,982.92x = 621,271,601.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,271,601.86/23,982.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,904.76

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