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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,750.53, 32,753.31 and 17,714.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,750.53, 32,753.31 and 17,714.09 is: 24,428.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,750.53 : 32,753.31 = 17,714.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,750.53/32,753.31 = 17,714.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,750.53x = 32,753.31 × 17,714.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,750.53x = 580,195,081.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,195,081.14/23,750.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,428.72

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