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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,043.66, 23,498.26 and 13,966.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,043.66, 23,498.26 and 13,966.07 is: 19,255.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,043.66 : 23,498.26 = 13,966.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,043.66/23,498.26 = 13,966.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,043.66x = 23,498.26 × 13,966.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,043.66x = 328,178,402.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,178,402.37/17,043.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,255.16

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