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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,555.68, 35,256.60 and 17,314.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,555.68, 35,256.60 and 17,314.04 is: 25,914.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,555.68 : 35,256.60 = 17,314.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,555.68/35,256.60 = 17,314.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,555.68x = 35,256.60 × 17,314.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,555.68x = 610,434,182.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,434,182.66/23,555.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,914.52

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