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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,026.39, 23,497.18 and 14,189.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,026.39, 23,497.18 and 14,189.02 is: 19,581.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,026.39 : 23,497.18 = 14,189.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,026.39/23,497.18 = 14,189.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,026.39x = 23,497.18 × 14,189.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,026.39x = 333,401,862.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,401,862.75/17,026.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,581.48

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