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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,651.52, 35,477.28 and 17,046.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,651.52, 35,477.28 and 17,046.78 is: 25,570.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,651.52 : 35,477.28 = 17,046.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,651.52/35,477.28 = 17,046.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,651.52x = 35,477.28 × 17,046.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,651.52x = 604,773,387.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,773,387.16/23,651.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,570.17

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