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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,555.94, 35,314.46 and 17,315.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,555.94, 35,314.46 and 17,315.70 is: 25,959.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,555.94 : 35,314.46 = 17,315.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,555.94/35,314.46 = 17,315.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,555.94x = 35,314.46 × 17,315.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,555.94x = 611,494,595.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,494,595.02/23,555.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,959.25

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