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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,982.96, 35,999.39 and 17,664.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,982.96, 35,999.39 and 17,664.97 is: 26,515.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,982.96 : 35,999.39 = 17,664.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,982.96/35,999.39 = 17,664.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,982.96x = 35,999.39 × 17,664.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,982.96x = 635,928,144.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,928,144.37/23,982.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,515.83

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