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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,400.60, 35,115.72 and 17,063.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,400.60, 35,115.72 and 17,063.64 is: 25,606.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,400.60 : 35,115.72 = 17,063.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,400.60/35,115.72 = 17,063.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,400.60x = 35,115.72 × 17,063.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,400.60x = 599,202,004.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,202,004.42/23,400.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,606.27

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