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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,371.49, 35,009.96 and 17,759.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,371.49, 35,009.96 and 17,759.09 is: 26,602.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,371.49 : 35,009.96 = 17,759.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,371.49/35,009.96 = 17,759.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,371.49x = 35,009.96 × 17,759.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,371.49x = 621,744,766.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,744,766.69/23,371.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,602.71

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