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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,922.06, 35,890.32 and 17,273.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,922.06, 35,890.32 and 17,273.58 is: 25,915.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,922.06 : 35,890.32 = 17,273.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,922.06/35,890.32 = 17,273.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,922.06x = 35,890.32 × 17,273.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,922.06x = 619,954,313.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,954,313.75/23,922.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,915.59

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