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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,042.60, 23,461.35 and 14,053.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,042.60, 23,461.35 and 14,053.70 is: 19,346.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,042.60 : 23,461.35 = 14,053.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,042.60/23,461.35 = 14,053.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,042.60x = 23,461.35 × 14,053.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,042.60x = 329,718,780.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,718,780.45/17,042.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,346.74

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