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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,881.67, 35,808.61 and 17,560.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,881.67, 35,808.61 and 17,560.33 is: 26,330.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,881.67 : 35,808.61 = 17,560.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,881.67/35,808.61 = 17,560.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,881.67x = 35,808.61 × 17,560.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,881.67x = 628,811,008.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,811,008.44/23,881.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,330.28

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