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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,403.72, 23,999.48 and 14,894.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,403.72, 23,999.48 and 14,894.16 is: 20,538.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,403.72 : 23,999.48 = 14,894.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,403.72/23,999.48 = 14,894.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,403.72x = 23,999.48 × 14,894.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,403.72x = 357,452,095.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,452,095.04/17,403.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,538.83

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