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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,847.30, 35,770.96 and 17,315

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,847.30, 35,770.96 and 17,315 is: 25,972.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,847.30 : 35,770.96 = 17,315 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,847.30/35,770.96 = 17,315/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,847.30x = 35,770.96 × 17,315
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,847.30x = 619,374,172.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,374,172.40/23,847.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,972.51

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