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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,875.36, 35,779.07 and 17,585.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,875.36, 35,779.07 and 17,585.91 is: 26,353.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,875.36 : 35,779.07 = 17,585.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,875.36/35,779.07 = 17,585.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,875.36x = 35,779.07 × 17,585.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,875.36x = 629,207,504.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,207,504.90/23,875.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,353.84

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