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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,399.04, 23,994.82 and 14,715.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,399.04, 23,994.82 and 14,715.88 is: 20,294.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,399.04 : 23,994.82 = 14,715.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,399.04/23,994.82 = 14,715.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,399.04x = 23,994.82 × 14,715.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,399.04x = 353,104,891.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,104,891.74/17,399.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,294.50

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