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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,550.30, 35,292.65 and 17,700.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,550.30, 35,292.65 and 17,700.08 is: 26,525.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,550.30 : 35,292.65 = 17,700.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,550.30/35,292.65 = 17,700.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,550.30x = 35,292.65 × 17,700.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,550.30x = 624,682,463.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,682,463.45/23,550.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,525.46

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