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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,561.92, 35,265.96 and 17,320.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,561.92, 35,265.96 and 17,320.28 is: 25,923.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,561.92 : 35,265.96 = 17,320.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,561.92/35,265.96 = 17,320.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,561.92x = 35,265.96 × 17,320.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,561.92x = 610,816,301.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,816,301.67/23,561.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,923.88

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