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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,984.48, 35,973.20 and 17,352.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,984.48, 35,973.20 and 17,352.60 is: 26,026.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,984.48 : 35,973.20 = 17,352.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,984.48/35,973.20 = 17,352.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,984.48x = 35,973.20 × 17,352.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,984.48x = 624,228,550.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,228,550.32/23,984.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,026.35

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