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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,007.43, 23,462.09 and 14,645.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,007.43, 23,462.09 and 14,645.47 is: 20,203.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,007.43 : 23,462.09 = 14,645.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,007.43/23,462.09 = 14,645.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,007.43x = 23,462.09 × 14,645.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,007.43x = 343,613,262.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,613,262.00/17,007.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,203.71

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