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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,339.53, 35,023.88 and 17,002.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,339.53, 35,023.88 and 17,002.70 is: 25,514.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,339.53 : 35,023.88 = 17,002.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,339.53/35,023.88 = 17,002.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,339.53x = 35,023.88 × 17,002.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,339.53x = 595,500,524.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,500,524.48/23,339.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,514.68

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