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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,553.92, 35,253.96 and 17,312.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,553.92, 35,253.96 and 17,312.28 is: 25,911.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,553.92 : 35,253.96 = 17,312.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,553.92/35,253.96 = 17,312.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,553.92x = 35,253.96 × 17,312.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,553.92x = 610,326,426.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,326,426.63/23,553.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,911.88

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