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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,174.61, 23,677.69 and 14,683.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,174.61, 23,677.69 and 14,683.48 is: 20,243.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,174.61 : 23,677.69 = 14,683.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,174.61/23,677.69 = 14,683.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,174.61x = 23,677.69 × 14,683.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,174.61x = 347,670,887.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,670,887.56/17,174.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,243.31

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