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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,874.36, 35,777.58 and 17,584.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,874.36, 35,777.58 and 17,584.91 is: 26,352.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,874.36 : 35,777.58 = 17,584.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,874.36/35,777.58 = 17,584.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,874.36x = 35,777.58 × 17,584.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,874.36x = 629,145,413.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,145,413.65/23,874.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,352.35

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