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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,305.32, 23,898.87 and 14,910.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,305.32, 23,898.87 and 14,910.42 is: 20,591.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,305.32 : 23,898.87 = 14,910.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,305.32/23,898.87 = 14,910.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,305.32x = 23,898.87 × 14,910.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,305.32x = 356,342,189.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,342,189.23/17,305.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,591.48

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