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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,590.72, 35,407.14 and 17,729.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,590.72, 35,407.14 and 17,729.56 is: 26,610.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,590.72 : 35,407.14 = 17,729.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,590.72/35,407.14 = 17,729.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,590.72x = 35,407.14 × 17,729.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,590.72x = 627,753,013.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,753,013.06/23,590.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,610.17

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