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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,192.81, 23,669.40 and 14,953.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,192.81, 23,669.40 and 14,953.50 is: 20,586.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,192.81 : 23,669.40 = 14,953.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,192.81/23,669.40 = 14,953.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,192.81x = 23,669.40 × 14,953.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,192.81x = 353,940,372.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,940,372.90/17,192.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,586.53

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