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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,553.68, 35,253.60 and 17,312.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,553.68, 35,253.60 and 17,312.04 is: 25,911.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,553.68 : 35,253.60 = 17,312.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,553.68/35,253.60 = 17,312.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,553.68x = 35,253.60 × 17,312.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,553.68x = 610,311,733.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,311,733.34/23,553.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,911.52

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