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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,960.12, 35,947.32 and 17,311.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,960.12, 35,947.32 and 17,311.64 is: 25,972.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,960.12 : 35,947.32 = 17,311.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,960.12/35,947.32 = 17,311.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,960.12x = 35,947.32 × 17,311.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,960.12x = 622,307,062.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,307,062.80/23,960.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,972.62

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