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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,002.08, 23,465.66 and 14,164.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,002.08, 23,465.66 and 14,164.96 is: 19,549.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,002.08 : 23,465.66 = 14,164.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,002.08/23,465.66 = 14,164.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,002.08x = 23,465.66 × 14,164.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,002.08x = 332,390,135.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,390,135.27/17,002.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,549.97

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