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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,227.44, 23,806.50 and 14,674.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,227.44, 23,806.50 and 14,674.84 is: 20,279.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,227.44 : 23,806.50 = 14,674.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,227.44/23,806.50 = 14,674.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,227.44x = 23,806.50 × 14,674.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,227.44x = 349,356,578.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,356,578.46/17,227.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,279.08

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