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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,003.04, 23,417.28 and 14,644.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,003.04, 23,417.28 and 14,644.32 is: 20,168.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,003.04 : 23,417.28 = 14,644.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,003.04/23,417.28 = 14,644.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,003.04x = 23,417.28 × 14,644.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,003.04x = 342,930,141.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,930,141.85/17,003.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,168.75

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