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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,361.60, 23,955.84 and 14,703.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,361.60, 23,955.84 and 14,703.36 is: 20,287.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,361.60 : 23,955.84 = 14,703.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,361.60/23,955.84 = 14,703.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,361.60x = 23,955.84 × 14,703.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,361.60x = 352,231,339.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,231,339.62/17,361.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,287.95

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