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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,985.17, 35,899.17 and 17,658.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,985.17, 35,899.17 and 17,658.19 is: 26,429.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,985.17 : 35,899.17 = 17,658.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,985.17/35,899.17 = 17,658.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,985.17x = 35,899.17 × 17,658.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,985.17x = 633,914,364.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,914,364.70/23,985.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,429.43

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