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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,897.68, 35,753.88 and 17,249.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,897.68, 35,753.88 and 17,249.48 is: 25,807.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,897.68 : 35,753.88 = 17,249.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,897.68/35,753.88 = 17,249.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,897.68x = 35,753.88 × 17,249.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,897.68x = 616,735,837.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,735,837.98/23,897.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,807.35

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