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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,409.15, 23,932.25 and 14,977.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,409.15, 23,932.25 and 14,977.64 is: 20,589.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,409.15 : 23,932.25 = 14,977.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,409.15/23,932.25 = 14,977.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,409.15x = 23,932.25 × 14,977.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,409.15x = 358,448,624.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,448,624.89/17,409.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,589.67

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