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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,357.35, 23,935.22 and 14,847.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,357.35, 23,935.22 and 14,847.77 is: 20,474.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,357.35 : 23,935.22 = 14,847.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,357.35/23,935.22 = 14,847.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,357.35x = 23,935.22 × 14,847.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,357.35x = 355,384,503.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,384,503.22/17,357.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,474.59

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