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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,744.26, 35,577.51 and 17,139.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,744.26, 35,577.51 and 17,139.52 is: 25,681.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,744.26 : 35,577.51 = 17,139.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,744.26/35,577.51 = 17,139.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,744.26x = 35,577.51 × 17,139.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,744.26x = 609,781,444.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,781,444.20/23,744.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,681.21

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