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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,022, 23,490.36 and 14,026.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,022, 23,490.36 and 14,026.80 is: 19,356.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,022 : 23,490.36 = 14,026.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,022/23,490.36 = 14,026.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,022x = 23,490.36 × 14,026.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,022x = 329,494,581.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,494,581.65/17,022
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,356.98

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