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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,627.84, 35,393.16 and 17,067.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,627.84, 35,393.16 and 17,067.20 is: 25,565.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,627.84 : 35,393.16 = 17,067.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,627.84/35,393.16 = 17,067.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,627.84x = 35,393.16 × 17,067.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,627.84x = 604,062,140.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,062,140.35/23,627.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,565.69

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