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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,402.60, 35,118.72 and 17,065.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,402.60, 35,118.72 and 17,065.64 is: 25,609.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,402.60 : 35,118.72 = 17,065.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,402.60/35,118.72 = 17,065.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,402.60x = 35,118.72 × 17,065.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,402.60x = 599,323,432.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,323,432.78/23,402.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,609.27

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