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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,761.53, 35,645.90 and 17,236.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,761.53, 35,645.90 and 17,236.95 is: 25,858.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,761.53 : 35,645.90 = 17,236.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,761.53/35,645.90 = 17,236.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,761.53x = 35,645.90 × 17,236.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,761.53x = 614,426,509.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,426,509.82/23,761.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,858.04

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