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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,256.16, 23,798.82 and 14,580.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,256.16, 23,798.82 and 14,580.46 is: 20,108.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,256.16 : 23,798.82 = 14,580.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,256.16/23,798.82 = 14,580.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,256.16x = 23,798.82 × 14,580.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,256.16x = 346,997,743.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,997,743.06/17,256.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,108.63

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