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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,753.77, 35,642.95 and 17,233.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,753.77, 35,642.95 and 17,233.77 is: 25,859.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,753.77 : 35,642.95 = 17,233.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,753.77/35,642.95 = 17,233.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,753.77x = 35,642.95 × 17,233.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,753.77x = 614,262,359.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,262,359.34/23,753.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,859.58

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