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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,383.84, 35,019.72 and 17,041.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,383.84, 35,019.72 and 17,041.72 is: 25,521.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,383.84 : 35,019.72 = 17,041.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,383.84/35,019.72 = 17,041.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,383.84x = 35,019.72 × 17,041.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,383.84x = 596,796,262.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,796,262.72/23,383.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,521.74

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