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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,752.14, 35,640.62 and 17,232.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,752.14, 35,640.62 and 17,232.14 is: 25,857.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,752.14 : 35,640.62 = 17,232.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,752.14/35,640.62 = 17,232.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,752.14x = 35,640.62 × 17,232.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,752.14x = 614,164,153.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,164,153.53/23,752.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,857.21

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