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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,870.61, 35,771.96 and 17,581.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,870.61, 35,771.96 and 17,581.16 is: 26,346.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,870.61 : 35,771.96 = 17,581.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,870.61/35,771.96 = 17,581.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,870.61x = 35,771.96 × 17,581.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,870.61x = 628,912,285.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,912,285.51/23,870.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,346.73

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