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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,443.21, 35,170.89 and 17,276.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,443.21, 35,170.89 and 17,276.68 is: 25,919.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,443.21 : 35,170.89 = 17,276.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,443.21/35,170.89 = 17,276.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,443.21x = 35,170.89 × 17,276.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,443.21x = 607,636,211.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,636,211.85/23,443.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,919.50

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