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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,182.58, 23,663.48 and 14,775.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,182.58, 23,663.48 and 14,775.08 is: 20,347.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,182.58 : 23,663.48 = 14,775.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,182.58/23,663.48 = 14,775.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,182.58x = 23,663.48 × 14,775.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,182.58x = 349,629,617.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,629,617.89/17,182.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,347.92

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