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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,732.47, 35,533.86 and 17,075.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,732.47, 35,533.86 and 17,075.62 is: 25,566.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,732.47 : 35,533.86 = 17,075.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,732.47/35,533.86 = 17,075.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,732.47x = 35,533.86 × 17,075.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,732.47x = 606,762,833.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,762,833.55/23,732.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,566.78

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