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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,552.80, 35,386.80 and 17,720.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,552.80, 35,386.80 and 17,720.80 is: 26,624.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,552.80 : 35,386.80 = 17,720.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,552.80/35,386.80 = 17,720.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,552.80x = 35,386.80 × 17,720.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,552.80x = 627,082,405.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,082,405.44/23,552.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,624.54

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