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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,508.16, 35,281.68 and 17,645.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,508.16, 35,281.68 and 17,645.92 is: 26,483.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,508.16 : 35,281.68 = 17,645.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,508.16/35,281.68 = 17,645.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,508.16x = 35,281.68 × 17,645.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,508.16x = 622,577,702.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,577,702.75/23,508.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,483.47

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