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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,861.05, 35,757.72 and 17,571.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,861.05, 35,757.72 and 17,571.74 is: 26,332.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,861.05 : 35,757.72 = 17,571.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,861.05/35,757.72 = 17,571.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,861.05x = 35,757.72 × 17,571.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,861.05x = 628,325,180.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,325,180.04/23,861.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,332.67

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