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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,772.99, 35,685.46 and 17,513.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,772.99, 35,685.46 and 17,513.62 is: 26,289.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,772.99 : 35,685.46 = 17,513.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,772.99/35,685.46 = 17,513.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,772.99x = 35,685.46 × 17,513.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,772.99x = 624,981,518.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,981,518.64/23,772.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,289.56

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