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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,411.15, 23,934.99 and 14,979.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,411.15, 23,934.99 and 14,979.64 is: 20,592.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,411.15 : 23,934.99 = 14,979.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,411.15/23,934.99 = 14,979.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,411.15x = 23,934.99 × 14,979.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,411.15x = 358,537,533.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,537,533.60/17,411.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,592.41

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