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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,206.43, 23,777.51 and 14,653.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,206.43, 23,777.51 and 14,653.78 is: 20,250.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,206.43 : 23,777.51 = 14,653.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,206.43/23,777.51 = 14,653.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,206.43x = 23,777.51 × 14,653.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,206.43x = 348,430,267.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,430,267.78/17,206.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,250.01

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