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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,848.30, 35,772.46 and 17,316

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,848.30, 35,772.46 and 17,316 is: 25,974.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,848.30 : 35,772.46 = 17,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,848.30/35,772.46 = 17,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,848.30x = 35,772.46 × 17,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,848.30x = 619,435,917.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,435,917.36/23,848.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,974.01

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