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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,360.02, 23,938.91 and 14,850.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,360.02, 23,938.91 and 14,850.44 is: 20,478.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,360.02 : 23,938.91 = 14,850.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,360.02/23,938.91 = 14,850.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,360.02x = 23,938.91 × 14,850.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,360.02x = 355,503,226.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,503,226.93/17,360.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,478.27

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