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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,330.16, 23,895.63 and 14,804.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,330.16, 23,895.63 and 14,804.58 is: 20,413.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,330.16 : 23,895.63 = 14,804.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,330.16/23,895.63 = 14,804.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,330.16x = 23,895.63 × 14,804.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,330.16x = 353,764,765.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,764,765.99/17,330.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,413.24

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