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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,007.54, 23,412.96 and 14,018.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,007.54, 23,412.96 and 14,018.64 is: 19,298.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,007.54 : 23,412.96 = 14,018.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,007.54/23,412.96 = 14,018.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,007.54x = 23,412.96 × 14,018.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,007.54x = 328,217,857.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,217,857.57/17,007.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,298.37

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