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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,393.54, 23,987.24 and 14,710.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,393.54, 23,987.24 and 14,710.38 is: 20,286.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,393.54 : 23,987.24 = 14,710.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,393.54/23,987.24 = 14,710.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,393.54x = 23,987.24 × 14,710.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,393.54x = 352,861,307.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,861,307.21/17,393.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,286.92

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