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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,546.09, 35,458.41 and 17,017.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,546.09, 35,458.41 and 17,017.90 is: 25,627.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,546.09 : 35,458.41 = 17,017.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,546.09/35,458.41 = 17,017.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,546.09x = 35,458.41 × 17,017.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,546.09x = 603,427,554.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,427,554.98/23,546.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,627.50

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