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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,589.72, 35,405.64 and 17,728.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,589.72, 35,405.64 and 17,728.56 is: 26,608.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,589.72 : 35,405.64 = 17,728.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,589.72/35,405.64 = 17,728.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,589.72x = 35,405.64 × 17,728.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,589.72x = 627,691,013.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,691,013.08/23,589.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,608.67

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