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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,604.36, 35,373.50 and 17,754.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,604.36, 35,373.50 and 17,754.12 is: 26,606.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,604.36 : 35,373.50 = 17,754.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,604.36/35,373.50 = 17,754.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,604.36x = 35,373.50 × 17,754.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,604.36x = 628,025,363.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,025,363.82/23,604.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,606.33

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