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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,005.04, 23,409.51 and 14,016.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,005.04, 23,409.51 and 14,016.14 is: 19,294.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,005.04 : 23,409.51 = 14,016.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,005.04/23,409.51 = 14,016.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,005.04x = 23,409.51 × 14,016.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,005.04x = 328,110,969.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,110,969.49/17,005.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,294.92

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