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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,973.16, 35,955.42 and 17,019.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,973.16, 35,955.42 and 17,019.40 is: 25,526.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,973.16 : 35,955.42 = 17,019.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,973.16/35,955.42 = 17,019.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,973.16x = 35,955.42 × 17,019.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,973.16x = 611,939,675.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,939,675.15/23,973.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,526.03

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