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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,864.57, 35,758.58 and 17,294.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,864.57, 35,758.58 and 17,294.45 is: 25,913.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,864.57 : 35,758.58 = 17,294.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,864.57/35,758.58 = 17,294.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,864.57x = 35,758.58 × 17,294.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,864.57x = 618,424,976.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,424,976.81/23,864.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,913.94

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