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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,696.58, 35,519.61 and 17,835.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,696.58, 35,519.61 and 17,835.06 is: 26,733.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,696.58 : 35,519.61 = 17,835.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,696.58/35,519.61 = 17,835.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,696.58x = 35,519.61 × 17,835.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,696.58x = 633,494,375.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,494,375.53/23,696.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,733.58

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