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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,657.51, 35,509.95 and 17,001.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,657.51, 35,509.95 and 17,001.83 is: 25,519.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,657.51 : 35,509.95 = 17,001.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,657.51/35,509.95 = 17,001.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,657.51x = 35,509.95 × 17,001.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,657.51x = 603,733,955.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,733,955.66/23,657.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,519.76

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