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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,529.86, 35,263.64 and 17,260.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,529.86, 35,263.64 and 17,260.52 is: 25,867.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,529.86 : 35,263.64 = 17,260.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,529.86/35,263.64 = 17,260.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,529.86x = 35,263.64 × 17,260.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,529.86x = 608,668,763.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,668,763.49/23,529.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,867.93

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