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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,572.74, 35,382.34 and 17,315.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,572.74, 35,382.34 and 17,315.18 is: 25,989.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,572.74 : 35,382.34 = 17,315.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,572.74/35,382.34 = 17,315.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,572.74x = 35,382.34 × 17,315.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,572.74x = 612,651,585.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,651,585.92/23,572.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,989.84

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