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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,549.44, 35,292.89 and 17,280.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,549.44, 35,292.89 and 17,280.11 is: 25,897.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,549.44 : 35,292.89 = 17,280.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,549.44/35,292.89 = 17,280.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,549.44x = 35,292.89 × 17,280.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,549.44x = 609,865,021.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,865,021.42/23,549.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,897.22

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