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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,568.68, 35,320.51 and 17,332.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,568.68, 35,320.51 and 17,332.08 is: 25,974.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,568.68 : 35,320.51 = 17,332.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,568.68/35,320.51 = 17,332.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,568.68x = 35,320.51 × 17,332.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,568.68x = 612,178,025.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,178,025.35/23,568.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,974.22

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