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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,952.80, 35,885.42 and 17,362.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,952.80, 35,885.42 and 17,362.64 is: 26,012.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,952.80 : 35,885.42 = 17,362.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,952.80/35,885.42 = 17,362.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,952.80x = 35,885.42 × 17,362.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,952.80x = 623,065,628.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,065,628.71/23,952.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,012.23

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