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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,376.75, 23,961.87 and 14,867.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,376.75, 23,961.87 and 14,867.16 is: 20,501.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,376.75 : 23,961.87 = 14,867.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,376.75/23,961.87 = 14,867.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,376.75x = 23,961.87 × 14,867.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,376.75x = 356,244,955.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,244,955.19/17,376.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,501.24

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