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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,240.43, 23,783.66 and 14,749.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,240.43, 23,783.66 and 14,749.30 is: 20,347.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,240.43 : 23,783.66 = 14,749.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,240.43/23,783.66 = 14,749.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,240.43x = 23,783.66 × 14,749.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,240.43x = 350,792,262.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,792,262.69/17,240.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,347.07

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