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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,389.38, 35,053.70 and 17,822.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,389.38, 35,053.70 and 17,822.25 is: 26,710.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,389.38 : 35,053.70 = 17,822.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,389.38/35,053.70 = 17,822.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,389.38x = 35,053.70 × 17,822.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,389.38x = 624,735,715.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,735,715.71/23,389.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,710.23

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