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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,526.61, 35,258.77 and 17,257.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,526.61, 35,258.77 and 17,257.27 is: 25,863.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,526.61 : 35,258.77 = 17,257.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,526.61/35,258.77 = 17,257.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,526.61x = 35,258.77 × 17,257.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,526.61x = 608,470,113.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,470,113.76/23,526.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,863.06

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