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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,992.14, 33,062.40 and 17,265.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,992.14, 33,062.40 and 17,265.90 is: 23,793.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,992.14 : 33,062.40 = 17,265.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,992.14/33,062.40 = 17,265.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,992.14x = 33,062.40 × 17,265.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,992.14x = 570,852,092.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,852,092.16/23,992.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,793.30

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