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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,755.27, 35,645.20 and 17,235.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,755.27, 35,645.20 and 17,235.27 is: 25,861.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,755.27 : 35,645.20 = 17,235.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,755.27/35,645.20 = 17,235.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,755.27x = 35,645.20 × 17,235.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,755.27x = 614,354,603.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,354,603.12/23,755.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,861.83

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