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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,265.12, 23,801.72 and 14,601.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,265.12, 23,801.72 and 14,601.84 is: 20,130.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,265.12 : 23,801.72 = 14,601.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,265.12/23,801.72 = 14,601.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,265.12x = 23,801.72 × 14,601.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,265.12x = 347,548,907.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,548,907.16/17,265.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,130.12

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