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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,447.22, 35,176.90 and 17,280.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,447.22, 35,176.90 and 17,280.68 is: 25,925.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,447.22 : 35,176.90 = 17,280.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,447.22/35,176.90 = 17,280.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,447.22x = 35,176.90 × 17,280.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,447.22x = 607,880,752.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,880,752.29/23,447.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,925.49

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