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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,529.96, 35,263.78 and 17,260.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,529.96, 35,263.78 and 17,260.62 is: 25,868.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,529.96 : 35,263.78 = 17,260.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,529.96/35,263.78 = 17,260.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,529.96x = 35,263.78 × 17,260.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,529.96x = 608,674,706.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,674,706.34/23,529.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,868.07

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