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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,161.77, 23,664.54 and 14,903.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,161.77, 23,664.54 and 14,903.70 is: 20,550.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,161.77 : 23,664.54 = 14,903.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,161.77/23,664.54 = 14,903.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,161.77x = 23,664.54 × 14,903.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,161.77x = 352,689,204.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,689,204.80/17,161.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,550.86

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