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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,393.22, 23,985 and 14,883.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,393.22, 23,985 and 14,883.66 is: 20,524.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,393.22 : 23,985 = 14,883.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,393.22/23,985 = 14,883.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,393.22x = 23,985 × 14,883.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,393.22x = 356,984,585.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,984,585.10/17,393.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,524.35

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