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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,804.28, 35,604.36 and 17,155.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,804.28, 35,604.36 and 17,155.80 is: 25,660.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,804.28 : 35,604.36 = 17,155.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,804.28/35,604.36 = 17,155.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,804.28x = 35,604.36 × 17,155.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,804.28x = 610,821,279.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,821,279.29/23,804.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,660.15

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