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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,934.12, 35,908.32 and 17,285.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,934.12, 35,908.32 and 17,285.64 is: 25,933.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,934.12 : 35,908.32 = 17,285.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,934.12/35,908.32 = 17,285.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,934.12x = 35,908.32 × 17,285.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,934.12x = 620,698,292.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,698,292.52/23,934.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,933.62

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