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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,582.58, 35,342.61 and 17,313.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,582.58, 35,342.61 and 17,313.29 is: 25,946.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,582.58 : 35,342.61 = 17,313.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,582.58/35,342.61 = 17,313.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,582.58x = 35,342.61 × 17,313.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,582.58x = 611,896,679.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,896,679.57/23,582.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,946.98

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