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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,044.66, 23,499.64 and 13,967.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,044.66, 23,499.64 and 13,967.07 is: 19,256.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,044.66 : 23,499.64 = 13,967.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,044.66/23,499.64 = 13,967.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,044.66x = 23,499.64 × 13,967.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,044.66x = 328,221,116.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,221,116.85/17,044.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,256.54

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