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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,329.97, 23,893.66 and 14,462.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,329.97, 23,893.66 and 14,462.81 is: 19,940.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,329.97 : 23,893.66 = 14,462.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,329.97/23,893.66 = 14,462.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,329.97x = 23,893.66 × 14,462.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,329.97x = 345,569,464.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,569,464.78/17,329.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,940.57

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