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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,006.36, 23,491.22 and 14,182.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,006.36, 23,491.22 and 14,182.97 is: 19,591.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,006.36 : 23,491.22 = 14,182.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,006.36/23,491.22 = 14,182.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,006.36x = 23,491.22 × 14,182.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,006.36x = 333,175,080.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,175,080.15/17,006.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,591.21

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