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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,872.60, 35,774.96 and 17,583.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,872.60, 35,774.96 and 17,583.16 is: 26,349.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,872.60 : 35,774.96 = 17,583.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,872.60/35,774.96 = 17,583.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,872.60x = 35,774.96 × 17,583.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,872.60x = 629,036,845.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,036,845.67/23,872.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,349.74

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