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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,997.76, 35,952.84 and 17,688.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,997.76, 35,952.84 and 17,688.28 is: 26,500.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,997.76 : 35,952.84 = 17,688.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,997.76/35,952.84 = 17,688.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,997.76x = 35,952.84 × 17,688.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,997.76x = 635,943,900.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,943,900.72/23,997.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,500.14

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