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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,180.76, 23,696.31 and 14,794.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,180.76, 23,696.31 and 14,794.86 is: 20,405.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,180.76 : 23,696.31 = 14,794.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,180.76/23,696.31 = 14,794.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,180.76x = 23,696.31 × 14,794.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,180.76x = 350,583,588.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,583,588.97/17,180.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,405.59

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