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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,226.44, 23,805.12 and 14,673.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,226.44, 23,805.12 and 14,673.84 is: 20,277.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,226.44 : 23,805.12 = 14,673.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,226.44/23,805.12 = 14,673.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,226.44x = 23,805.12 × 14,673.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,226.44x = 349,312,522.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,312,522.06/17,226.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,277.70

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