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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,996.80, 36,038.40 and 17,430.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,996.80, 36,038.40 and 17,430.40 is: 26,176.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,996.80 : 36,038.40 = 17,430.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,996.80/36,038.40 = 17,430.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,996.80x = 36,038.40 × 17,430.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,996.80x = 628,163,727.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,163,727.36/23,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,176.98

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