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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,859.76, 35,765.04 and 17,269.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,859.76, 35,765.04 and 17,269.60 is: 25,886.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,859.76 : 35,765.04 = 17,269.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,859.76/35,765.04 = 17,269.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,859.76x = 35,765.04 × 17,269.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,859.76x = 617,647,934.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,647,934.78/23,859.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,886.59

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