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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,565.92, 35,271.96 and 17,324.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,565.92, 35,271.96 and 17,324.28 is: 25,929.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,565.92 : 35,271.96 = 17,324.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,565.92/35,271.96 = 17,324.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,565.92x = 35,271.96 × 17,324.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,565.92x = 611,061,311.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,061,311.19/23,565.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,929.87

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