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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,689.08, 35,508.36 and 17,827.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,689.08, 35,508.36 and 17,827.56 is: 26,722.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,689.08 : 35,508.36 = 17,827.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,689.08/35,508.36 = 17,827.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,689.08x = 35,508.36 × 17,827.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,689.08x = 633,027,418.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,027,418.40/23,689.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,722.33

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