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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,537.10, 35,222.31 and 17,282.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,537.10, 35,222.31 and 17,282.28 is: 25,862.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,537.10 : 35,222.31 = 17,282.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,537.10/35,222.31 = 17,282.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,537.10x = 35,222.31 × 17,282.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,537.10x = 608,721,823.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,721,823.67/23,537.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,862.23

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