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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,523.06, 35,259.98 and 17,273.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,523.06, 35,259.98 and 17,273.78 is: 25,892.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,523.06 : 35,259.98 = 17,273.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,523.06/35,259.98 = 17,273.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,523.06x = 35,259.98 × 17,273.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,523.06x = 609,073,137.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,073,137.32/23,523.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,892.60

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