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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,259.24, 23,803.11 and 14,583.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,259.24, 23,803.11 and 14,583.59 is: 20,112.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,259.24 : 23,803.11 = 14,583.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,259.24/23,803.11 = 14,583.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,259.24x = 23,803.11 × 14,583.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,259.24x = 347,134,677.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,134,677.95/17,259.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,112.98

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