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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,901.18, 35,817.84 and 17,611.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,901.18, 35,817.84 and 17,611.74 is: 26,392.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,901.18 : 35,817.84 = 17,611.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,901.18/35,817.84 = 17,611.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,901.18x = 35,817.84 × 17,611.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,901.18x = 630,814,485.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,814,485.44/23,901.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,392.61

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