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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,338.53, 35,022.38 and 17,001.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,338.53, 35,022.38 and 17,001.70 is: 25,513.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,338.53 : 35,022.38 = 17,001.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,338.53/35,022.38 = 17,001.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,338.53x = 35,022.38 × 17,001.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,338.53x = 595,439,825.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,439,825.48/23,338.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,513.17

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