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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,401.60, 35,117.22 and 17,064.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,401.60, 35,117.22 and 17,064.64 is: 25,607.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,401.60 : 35,117.22 = 17,064.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,401.60/35,117.22 = 17,064.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,401.60x = 35,117.22 × 17,064.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,401.60x = 599,262,717.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,262,717.10/23,401.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,607.77

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