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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,720.40, 35,580.60 and 17,159.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,720.40, 35,580.60 and 17,159.40 is: 25,739.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,720.40 : 35,580.60 = 17,159.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,720.40/35,580.60 = 17,159.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,720.40x = 35,580.60 × 17,159.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,720.40x = 610,541,747.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,541,747.64/23,720.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,739.10

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