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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,952.68, 35,885.23 and 17,362.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,952.68, 35,885.23 and 17,362.52 is: 26,012.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,952.68 : 35,885.23 = 17,362.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,952.68/35,885.23 = 17,362.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,952.68x = 35,885.23 × 17,362.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,952.68x = 623,057,800.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,057,800.75/23,952.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,012.03

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