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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,726.80, 35,525.40 and 17,117.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,726.80, 35,525.40 and 17,117.20 is: 25,629.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,726.80 : 35,525.40 = 17,117.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,726.80/35,525.40 = 17,117.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,726.80x = 35,525.40 × 17,117.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,726.80x = 608,095,376.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,095,376.88/23,726.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,629.05

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