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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,526.96, 35,259.28 and 17,257.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,526.96, 35,259.28 and 17,257.62 is: 25,863.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,526.96 : 35,259.28 = 17,257.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,526.96/35,259.28 = 17,257.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,526.96x = 35,259.28 × 17,257.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,526.96x = 608,491,144.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,491,144.37/23,526.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,863.57

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