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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,244.12, 23,772.78 and 14,580.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,244.12, 23,772.78 and 14,580.84 is: 20,101.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,244.12 : 23,772.78 = 14,580.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,244.12/23,772.78 = 14,580.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,244.12x = 23,772.78 × 14,580.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,244.12x = 346,627,101.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,627,101.54/17,244.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,101.18

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