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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,241.26, 23,762.31 and 14,845.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,241.26, 23,762.31 and 14,845.07 is: 20,459.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,241.26 : 23,762.31 = 14,845.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,241.26/23,762.31 = 14,845.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,241.26x = 23,762.31 × 14,845.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,241.26x = 352,753,155.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,753,155.31/17,241.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,459.82

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