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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,792.40, 35,671.96 and 17,133.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,792.40, 35,671.96 and 17,133.20 is: 25,687.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,792.40 : 35,671.96 = 17,133.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,792.40/35,671.96 = 17,133.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,792.40x = 35,671.96 × 17,133.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,792.40x = 611,174,825.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,174,825.07/23,792.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,687.82

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