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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,204.76, 23,749.92 and 14,565.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,204.76, 23,749.92 and 14,565.96 is: 20,107.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,204.76 : 23,749.92 = 14,565.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,204.76/23,749.92 = 14,565.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,204.76x = 23,749.92 × 14,565.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,204.76x = 345,940,384.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,940,384.72/17,204.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,107.25

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