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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,993.76, 35,946.84 and 17,684.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,993.76, 35,946.84 and 17,684.28 is: 26,494.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,993.76 : 35,946.84 = 17,684.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,993.76/35,946.84 = 17,684.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,993.76x = 35,946.84 × 17,684.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,993.76x = 635,693,983.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,693,983.68/23,993.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,494.14

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