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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,609.86, 35,381.74 and 17,759.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,609.86, 35,381.74 and 17,759.62 is: 26,614.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,609.86 : 35,381.74 = 17,759.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,609.86/35,381.74 = 17,759.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,609.86x = 35,381.74 × 17,759.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,609.86x = 628,366,257.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,366,257.34/23,609.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,614.57

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