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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,207.76, 23,753.94 and 14,568.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,207.76, 23,753.94 and 14,568.84 is: 20,111.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,207.76 : 23,753.94 = 14,568.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,207.76/23,753.94 = 14,568.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,207.76x = 23,753.94 × 14,568.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,207.76x = 346,067,351.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,067,351.23/17,207.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,111.12

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