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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,375.90, 23,995.80 and 14,843.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,375.90, 23,995.80 and 14,843.25 is: 20,498.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,375.90 : 23,995.80 = 14,843.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,375.90/23,995.80 = 14,843.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,375.90x = 23,995.80 × 14,843.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,375.90x = 356,175,658.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,175,658.35/17,375.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,498.26

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