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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,291.75, 23,837.48 and 14,891.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,291.75, 23,837.48 and 14,891.35 is: 20,528.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,291.75 : 23,837.48 = 14,891.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,291.75/23,837.48 = 14,891.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,291.75x = 23,837.48 × 14,891.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,291.75x = 354,972,257.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,972,257.80/17,291.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,528.42

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