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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,801.22, 35,631.72 and 17,588.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,801.22, 35,631.72 and 17,588.97 is: 26,331.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,801.22 : 35,631.72 = 17,588.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,801.22/35,631.72 = 17,588.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,801.22x = 35,631.72 × 17,588.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,801.22x = 626,725,254.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,725,254.13/23,801.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,331.64

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