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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,792.76, 35,615.16 and 17,559.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,792.76, 35,615.16 and 17,559.81 is: 26,285.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,792.76 : 35,615.16 = 17,559.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,792.76/35,615.16 = 17,559.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,792.76x = 35,615.16 × 17,559.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,792.76x = 625,395,442.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,395,442.72/23,792.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,285.12

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