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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,255.16, 23,797.44 and 14,579.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,255.16, 23,797.44 and 14,579.46 is: 20,107.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,255.16 : 23,797.44 = 14,579.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,255.16/23,797.44 = 14,579.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,255.16x = 23,797.44 × 14,579.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,255.16x = 346,953,824.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,953,824.58/17,255.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,107.25

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