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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,067.76, 23,541.99 and 14,825.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,067.76, 23,541.99 and 14,825.73 is: 20,449.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,067.76 : 23,541.99 = 14,825.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,067.76/23,541.99 = 14,825.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,067.76x = 23,541.99 × 14,825.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,067.76x = 349,027,303.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,027,303.48/17,067.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,449.50

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