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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,939.64, 35,855.99 and 17,350.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,939.64, 35,855.99 and 17,350.70 is: 25,987.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,939.64 : 35,855.99 = 17,350.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,939.64/35,855.99 = 17,350.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,939.64x = 35,855.99 × 17,350.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,939.64x = 622,126,259.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,126,259.66/23,939.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,987.29

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