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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,526.08, 35,264.50 and 17,276.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,526.08, 35,264.50 and 17,276.80 is: 25,897.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,526.08 : 35,264.50 = 17,276.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,526.08/35,264.50 = 17,276.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,526.08x = 35,264.50 × 17,276.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,526.08x = 609,257,713.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,257,713.60/23,526.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,897.12

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