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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,961.56, 35,898.54 and 17,371.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,961.56, 35,898.54 and 17,371.40 is: 26,025.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,961.56 : 35,898.54 = 17,371.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,961.56/35,898.54 = 17,371.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,961.56x = 35,898.54 × 17,371.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,961.56x = 623,607,897.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,607,897.76/23,961.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,025.35

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