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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,932.72, 35,820.81 and 17,605.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,932.72, 35,820.81 and 17,605.91 is: 26,351.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,932.72 : 35,820.81 = 17,605.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,932.72/35,820.81 = 17,605.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,932.72x = 35,820.81 × 17,605.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,932.72x = 630,657,777.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,657,777.88/23,932.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,351.28

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