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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,595.91, 35,320.56 and 17,637.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,595.91, 35,320.56 and 17,637.65 is: 26,401.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,595.91 : 35,320.56 = 17,637.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,595.91/35,320.56 = 17,637.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,595.91x = 35,320.56 × 17,637.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,595.91x = 622,971,564.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,971,564.79/23,595.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,401.68

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