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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,750.15, 35,637.62 and 17,230.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,750.15, 35,637.62 and 17,230.14 is: 25,854.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,750.15 : 35,637.62 = 17,230.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,750.15/35,637.62 = 17,230.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,750.15x = 35,637.62 × 17,230.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,750.15x = 614,041,095.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,041,095.72/23,750.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,854.20

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