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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,571.36, 35,324.04 and 17,721.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,571.36, 35,324.04 and 17,721.12 is: 26,556.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,571.36 : 35,324.04 = 17,721.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,571.36/35,324.04 = 17,721.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,571.36x = 35,324.04 × 17,721.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,571.36x = 625,981,551.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,981,551.72/23,571.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,556.87

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