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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,384.84, 35,021.22 and 17,042.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,384.84, 35,021.22 and 17,042.72 is: 25,523.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,384.84 : 35,021.22 = 17,042.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,384.84/35,021.22 = 17,042.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,384.84x = 35,021.22 × 17,042.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,384.84x = 596,856,846.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,856,846.52/23,384.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,523.24

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