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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,960.56, 35,897.04 and 17,370.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,960.56, 35,897.04 and 17,370.40 is: 26,023.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,960.56 : 35,897.04 = 17,370.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,960.56/35,897.04 = 17,370.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,960.56x = 35,897.04 × 17,370.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,960.56x = 623,545,943.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,545,943.62/23,960.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,023.85

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