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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,009.08, 23,475.32 and 14,171.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,009.08, 23,475.32 and 14,171.96 is: 19,559.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,009.08 : 23,475.32 = 14,171.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,009.08/23,475.32 = 14,171.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,009.08x = 23,475.32 × 14,171.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,009.08x = 332,691,296.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,691,296.03/17,009.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,559.63

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