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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,347.25, 23,917.37 and 14,157.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,347.25, 23,917.37 and 14,157.30 is: 19,519.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,347.25 : 23,917.37 = 14,157.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,347.25/23,917.37 = 14,157.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,347.25x = 23,917.37 × 14,157.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,347.25x = 338,605,382.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,605,382.30/17,347.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,519.25

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