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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,003.71, 23,467.91 and 14,166.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,003.71, 23,467.91 and 14,166.59 is: 19,552.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,003.71 : 23,467.91 = 14,166.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,003.71/23,467.91 = 14,166.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,003.71x = 23,467.91 × 14,166.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,003.71x = 332,460,070.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,460,070.95/17,003.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,552.21

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