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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,549.19, 35,292.52 and 17,279.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,549.19, 35,292.52 and 17,279.86 is: 25,896.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,549.19 : 35,292.52 = 17,279.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,549.19/35,292.52 = 17,279.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,549.19x = 35,292.52 × 17,279.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,549.19x = 609,849,718.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,849,718.25/23,549.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,896.84

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