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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,583.92, 35,298.96 and 17,342.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,583.92, 35,298.96 and 17,342.24 is: 25,956.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,583.92 : 35,298.96 = 17,342.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,583.92/35,298.96 = 17,342.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,583.92x = 35,298.96 × 17,342.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,583.92x = 612,163,036.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,163,036.07/23,583.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,956.80

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