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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,537.04, 35,280.96 and 17,287.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,537.04, 35,280.96 and 17,287.76 is: 25,913.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,537.04 : 35,280.96 = 17,287.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,537.04/35,280.96 = 17,287.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,537.04x = 35,280.96 × 17,287.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,537.04x = 609,928,769.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,928,769.05/23,537.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,913.57

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