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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,984.17, 35,897.67 and 17,657.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,984.17, 35,897.67 and 17,657.19 is: 26,427.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,984.17 : 35,897.67 = 17,657.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,984.17/35,897.67 = 17,657.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,984.17x = 35,897.67 × 17,657.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,984.17x = 633,851,979.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,851,979.75/23,984.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,427.93

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