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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,240.26, 23,760.93 and 14,844.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,240.26, 23,760.93 and 14,844.07 is: 20,458.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,240.26 : 23,760.93 = 14,844.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,240.26/23,760.93 = 14,844.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,240.26x = 23,760.93 × 14,844.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,240.26x = 352,708,908.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,708,908.19/17,240.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,458.44

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