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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,245.26, 23,767.83 and 14,849.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,245.26, 23,767.83 and 14,849.10 is: 20,465.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,245.26 : 23,767.83 = 14,849.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,245.26/23,767.83 = 14,849.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,245.26x = 23,767.83 × 14,849.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,245.26x = 352,930,884.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,930,884.45/17,245.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,465.38

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