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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,304.57, 23,897.84 and 14,909.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,304.57, 23,897.84 and 14,909.67 is: 20,590.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,304.57 : 23,897.84 = 14,909.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,304.57/23,897.84 = 14,909.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,304.57x = 23,897.84 × 14,909.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,304.57x = 356,308,833.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,308,833.56/17,304.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,590.45

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