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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,397.22, 23,990.52 and 14,887.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,397.22, 23,990.52 and 14,887.66 is: 20,529.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,397.22 : 23,990.52 = 14,887.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,397.22/23,990.52 = 14,887.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,397.22x = 23,990.52 × 14,887.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,397.22x = 357,162,704.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,162,704.98/17,397.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,529.87

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