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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,564.92, 35,270.46 and 17,323.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,564.92, 35,270.46 and 17,323.28 is: 25,928.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,564.92 : 35,270.46 = 17,323.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,564.92/35,270.46 = 17,323.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,564.92x = 35,270.46 × 17,323.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,564.92x = 611,000,054.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,000,054.31/23,564.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,928.37

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