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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,183.80, 23,694.90 and 14,925.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,183.80, 23,694.90 and 14,925.72 is: 20,581.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,183.80 : 23,694.90 = 14,925.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,183.80/23,694.90 = 14,925.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,183.80x = 23,694.90 × 14,925.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,183.80x = 353,663,442.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,663,442.83/17,183.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,581.21

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