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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,514.27, 35,270.13 and 17,195.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,514.27, 35,270.13 and 17,195.66 is: 25,792.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,514.27 : 35,270.13 = 17,195.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,514.27/35,270.13 = 17,195.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,514.27x = 35,270.13 × 17,195.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,514.27x = 606,493,184.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,493,184.03/23,514.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,792.56

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