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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,543.55, 35,282.52 and 17,693.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,543.55, 35,282.52 and 17,693.33 is: 26,515.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,543.55 : 35,282.52 = 17,693.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,543.55/35,282.52 = 17,693.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,543.55x = 35,282.52 × 17,693.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,543.55x = 624,265,093.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,265,093.18/23,543.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,515.33

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