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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,363.10, 23,957.91 and 14,704.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,363.10, 23,957.91 and 14,704.86 is: 20,290.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,363.10 : 23,957.91 = 14,704.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,363.10/23,957.91 = 14,704.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,363.10x = 23,957.91 × 14,704.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,363.10x = 352,297,712.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,297,712.44/17,363.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,290.02

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