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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,521.06, 35,256.99 and 17,271.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,521.06, 35,256.99 and 17,271.78 is: 25,889.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,521.06 : 35,256.99 = 17,271.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,521.06/35,256.99 = 17,271.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,521.06x = 35,256.99 × 17,271.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,521.06x = 608,950,974.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,950,974.74/23,521.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,889.61

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