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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,975.16, 35,958.42 and 17,021.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,975.16, 35,958.42 and 17,021.40 is: 25,529.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,975.16 : 35,958.42 = 17,021.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,975.16/35,958.42 = 17,021.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,975.16x = 35,958.42 × 17,021.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,975.16x = 612,062,650.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,062,650.19/23,975.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,529.03

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