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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,863.67, 35,761.66 and 17,574.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,863.67, 35,761.66 and 17,574.36 is: 26,336.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,863.67 : 35,761.66 = 17,574.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,863.67/35,761.66 = 17,574.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,863.67x = 35,761.66 × 17,574.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,863.67x = 628,488,243.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,488,243.10/23,863.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,336.61

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