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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,761.64, 35,654.87 and 17,241.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,761.64, 35,654.87 and 17,241.64 is: 25,871.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,761.64 : 35,654.87 = 17,241.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,761.64/35,654.87 = 17,241.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,761.64x = 35,654.87 × 17,241.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,761.64x = 614,748,432.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,748,432.79/23,761.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,871.46

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