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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,309.16, 23,866.65 and 14,783.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,309.16, 23,866.65 and 14,783.58 is: 20,384.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,309.16 : 23,866.65 = 14,783.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,309.16/23,866.65 = 14,783.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,309.16x = 23,866.65 × 14,783.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,309.16x = 352,834,529.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,834,529.61/17,309.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,384.27

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