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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,741.28, 35,624.29 and 17,221.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,741.28, 35,624.29 and 17,221.28 is: 25,840.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,741.28 : 35,624.29 = 17,221.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,741.28/35,624.29 = 17,221.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,741.28x = 35,624.29 × 17,221.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,741.28x = 613,495,872.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,495,872.89/23,741.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,840.89

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