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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,891.74, 35,976.50 and 17,695.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,891.74, 35,976.50 and 17,695.72 is: 26,646.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,891.74 : 35,976.50 = 17,695.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,891.74/35,976.50 = 17,695.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,891.74x = 35,976.50 × 17,695.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,891.74x = 636,629,890.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,629,890.70/23,891.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,646.45

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