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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,760.78, 35,644.77 and 17,236.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,760.78, 35,644.77 and 17,236.20 is: 25,856.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,760.78 : 35,644.77 = 17,236.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,760.78/35,644.77 = 17,236.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,760.78x = 35,644.77 × 17,236.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,760.78x = 614,380,384.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,380,384.67/23,760.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,856.91

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