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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,964.12, 35,953.32 and 17,315.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,964.12, 35,953.32 and 17,315.64 is: 25,978.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,964.12 : 35,953.32 = 17,315.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,964.12/35,953.32 = 17,315.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,964.12x = 35,953.32 × 17,315.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,964.12x = 622,554,745.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,554,745.92/23,964.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,978.62

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