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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,335.08, 23,766.31 and 17,019.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,335.08, 23,766.31 and 17,019.79 is: 23,334.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,335.08 : 23,766.31 = 17,019.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,335.08/23,766.31 = 17,019.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,335.08x = 23,766.31 × 17,019.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,335.08x = 404,497,567.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,497,567.13/17,335.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,334.05

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