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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,247.26, 23,770.59 and 14,851.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,247.26, 23,770.59 and 14,851.10 is: 20,468.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,247.26 : 23,770.59 = 14,851.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,247.26/23,770.59 = 14,851.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,247.26x = 23,770.59 × 14,851.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,247.26x = 353,019,409.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,019,409.15/17,247.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,468.14

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