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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,736.59, 35,573.73 and 17,467.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,736.59, 35,573.73 and 17,467.25 is: 26,177.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,736.59 : 35,573.73 = 17,467.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,736.59/35,573.73 = 17,467.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,736.59x = 35,573.73 × 17,467.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,736.59x = 621,375,057.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,375,057.47/23,736.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,177.95

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