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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,545.44, 35,285.32 and 17,695.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,545.44, 35,285.32 and 17,695.20 is: 26,518.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,545.44 : 35,285.32 = 17,695.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,545.44/35,285.32 = 17,695.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,545.44x = 35,285.32 × 17,695.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,545.44x = 624,380,794.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,380,794.46/23,545.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,518.12

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