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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,868.95, 35,769.51 and 17,579.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,868.95, 35,769.51 and 17,579.61 is: 26,344.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,868.95 : 35,769.51 = 17,579.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,868.95/35,769.51 = 17,579.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,868.95x = 35,769.51 × 17,579.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,868.95x = 628,814,035.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,814,035.69/23,868.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,344.44

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