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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,244.94, 23,789.86 and 14,753.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,244.94, 23,789.86 and 14,753.80 is: 20,353.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,244.94 : 23,789.86 = 14,753.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,244.94/23,789.86 = 14,753.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,244.94x = 23,789.86 × 14,753.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,244.94x = 350,990,836.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,990,836.47/17,244.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,353.27

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