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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,607.20, 35,410.80 and 17,079.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,607.20, 35,410.80 and 17,079.20 is: 25,618.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,607.20 : 35,410.80 = 17,079.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,607.20/35,410.80 = 17,079.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,607.20x = 35,410.80 × 17,079.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,607.20x = 604,788,135.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,788,135.36/23,607.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,618.80

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