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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,237.76, 23,757.48 and 14,841.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,237.76, 23,757.48 and 14,841.56 is: 20,454.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,237.76 : 23,757.48 = 14,841.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,237.76/23,757.48 = 14,841.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,237.76x = 23,757.48 × 14,841.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,237.76x = 352,597,946.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,597,946.08/17,237.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,454.97

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