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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,959.12, 35,945.82 and 17,310.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,959.12, 35,945.82 and 17,310.64 is: 25,971.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,959.12 : 35,945.82 = 17,310.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,959.12/35,945.82 = 17,310.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,959.12x = 35,945.82 × 17,310.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,959.12x = 622,245,149.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,245,149.52/23,959.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,971.12

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