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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,351.36, 35,050.87 and 17,092.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,351.36, 35,050.87 and 17,092.78 is: 25,656.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,351.36 : 35,050.87 = 17,092.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,351.36/35,050.87 = 17,092.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,351.36x = 35,050.87 × 17,092.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,351.36x = 599,116,809.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,116,809.72/23,351.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,656.61

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