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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,577.47, 35,389.46 and 17,319.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,577.47, 35,389.46 and 17,319.90 is: 25,996.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,577.47 : 35,389.46 = 17,319.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,577.47/35,389.46 = 17,319.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,577.47x = 35,389.46 × 17,319.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,577.47x = 612,941,908.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,941,908.25/23,577.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,996.93

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