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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,257.68, 34,853.40 and 17,307.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,257.68, 34,853.40 and 17,307.60 is: 25,936.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,257.68 : 34,853.40 = 17,307.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,257.68/34,853.40 = 17,307.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,257.68x = 34,853.40 × 17,307.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,257.68x = 603,228,705.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,228,705.84/23,257.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,936.75

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