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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,672.60, 35,508.90 and 17,767.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,672.60, 35,508.90 and 17,767.70 is: 26,651.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,672.60 : 35,508.90 = 17,767.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,672.60/35,508.90 = 17,767.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,672.60x = 35,508.90 × 17,767.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,672.60x = 630,911,482.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,911,482.53/23,672.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,651.55

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