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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,126.72, 23,623.20 and 14,884.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,126.72, 23,623.20 and 14,884.77 is: 20,530.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,126.72 : 23,623.20 = 14,884.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,126.72/23,623.20 = 14,884.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,126.72x = 23,623.20 × 14,884.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,126.72x = 351,625,898.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,625,898.66/17,126.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,530.84

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