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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,470.22, 35,076.47 and 17,158.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,470.22, 35,076.47 and 17,158.38 is: 25,643.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,470.22 : 35,076.47 = 17,158.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,470.22/35,076.47 = 17,158.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,470.22x = 35,076.47 × 17,158.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,470.22x = 601,855,575.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,855,575.75/23,470.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,643.37

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