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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,835.44, 35,765.76 and 17,315.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,835.44, 35,765.76 and 17,315.52 is: 25,982.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,835.44 : 35,765.76 = 17,315.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,835.44/35,765.76 = 17,315.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,835.44x = 35,765.76 × 17,315.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,835.44x = 619,302,732.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,302,732.60/23,835.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,982.43

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