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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,395.22, 23,987.76 and 14,885.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,395.22, 23,987.76 and 14,885.66 is: 20,527.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,395.22 : 23,987.76 = 14,885.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,395.22/23,987.76 = 14,885.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,395.22x = 23,987.76 × 14,885.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,395.22x = 357,073,639.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,073,639.52/17,395.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,527.11

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