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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,031.96, 23,490.27 and 14,021.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,031.96, 23,490.27 and 14,021.19 is: 19,337.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,031.96 : 23,490.27 = 14,021.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,031.96/23,490.27 = 14,021.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,031.96x = 23,490.27 × 14,021.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,031.96x = 329,361,538.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,361,538.82/17,031.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,337.85

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