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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,817.74, 35,656.47 and 17,605.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,817.74, 35,656.47 and 17,605.44 is: 26,356.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,817.74 : 35,656.47 = 17,605.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,817.74/35,656.47 = 17,605.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,817.74x = 35,656.47 × 17,605.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,817.74x = 627,747,843.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,747,843.20/23,817.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,356.32

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