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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,862.05, 35,759.22 and 17,572.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,862.05, 35,759.22 and 17,572.74 is: 26,334.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,862.05 : 35,759.22 = 17,572.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,862.05/35,759.22 = 17,572.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,862.05x = 35,759.22 × 17,572.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,862.05x = 628,387,475.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,387,475.66/23,862.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,334.18

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