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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,408.65, 23,931.56 and 14,977.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,408.65, 23,931.56 and 14,977.14 is: 20,588.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,408.65 : 23,931.56 = 14,977.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,408.65/23,931.56 = 14,977.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,408.65x = 23,931.56 × 14,977.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,408.65x = 358,426,324.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,426,324.54/17,408.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,588.98

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