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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,506.75, 35,258.82 and 17,188.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,506.75, 35,258.82 and 17,188.10 is: 25,781.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,506.75 : 35,258.82 = 17,188.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,506.75/35,258.82 = 17,188.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,506.75x = 35,258.82 × 17,188.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,506.75x = 606,032,212.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,032,212.19/23,506.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,781.20

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