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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,758.77, 35,663.27 and 17,526.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,758.77, 35,663.27 and 17,526.09 is: 26,307.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,758.77 : 35,663.27 = 17,526.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,758.77/35,663.27 = 17,526.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,758.77x = 35,663.27 × 17,526.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,758.77x = 625,037,592.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,037,592.08/23,758.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,307.66

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