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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,761.08, 35,597.61 and 17,170.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,761.08, 35,597.61 and 17,170.92 is: 25,724.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,761.08 : 35,597.61 = 17,170.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,761.08/35,597.61 = 17,170.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,761.08x = 35,597.61 × 17,170.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,761.08x = 611,243,713.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,243,713.50/23,761.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,724.58

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