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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,433, 35,149.50 and 7,017

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,433, 35,149.50 and 7,017 is: 10,525.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,433 : 35,149.50 = 7,017 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,433/35,149.50 = 7,017/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,433x = 35,149.50 × 7,017
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,433x = 246,644,041.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,644,041.50/23,433
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,525.50

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