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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,373.67, 23,992.67 and 14,841

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,373.67, 23,992.67 and 14,841 is: 20,495.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,373.67 : 23,992.67 = 14,841 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,373.67/23,992.67 = 14,841/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,373.67x = 23,992.67 × 14,841
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,373.67x = 356,075,252.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,075,252.57/17,373.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,495.11

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