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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,050.78, 23,520.65 and 14,193.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,050.78, 23,520.65 and 14,193.91 is: 19,579.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,050.78 : 23,520.65 = 14,193.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,050.78/23,520.65 = 14,193.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,050.78x = 23,520.65 × 14,193.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,050.78x = 333,849,989.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,849,989.24/17,050.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,579.75

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