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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,901.55, 35,818.23 and 17,612.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,901.55, 35,818.23 and 17,612.11 is: 26,393.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,901.55 : 35,818.23 = 17,612.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,901.55/35,818.23 = 17,612.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,901.55x = 35,818.23 × 17,612.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,901.55x = 630,834,427.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,834,427.67/23,901.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,393.04

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