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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,654.52, 35,481.78 and 17,049.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,654.52, 35,481.78 and 17,049.78 is: 25,574.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,654.52 : 35,481.78 = 17,049.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,654.52/35,481.78 = 17,049.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,654.52x = 35,481.78 × 17,049.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,654.52x = 604,956,543.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,956,543.01/23,654.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,574.67

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