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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,004.54, 23,408.82 and 14,015.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,004.54, 23,408.82 and 14,015.64 is: 19,294.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,004.54 : 23,408.82 = 14,015.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,004.54/23,408.82 = 14,015.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,004.54x = 23,408.82 × 14,015.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,004.54x = 328,089,593.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,089,593.94/17,004.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,294.24

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