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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,576.80, 35,422.80 and 17,744.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,576.80, 35,422.80 and 17,744.80 is: 26,660.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,576.80 : 35,422.80 = 17,744.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,576.80/35,422.80 = 17,744.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,576.80x = 35,422.80 × 17,744.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,576.80x = 628,570,501.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,570,501.44/23,576.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,660.55

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