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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,753.16, 35,642.13 and 17,233.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,753.16, 35,642.13 and 17,233.14 is: 25,858.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,753.16 : 35,642.13 = 17,233.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,753.16/35,642.13 = 17,233.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,753.16x = 35,642.13 × 17,233.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,753.16x = 614,225,816.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,225,816.19/23,753.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,858.70

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