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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,051.07, 23,509.89 and 14,222.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,051.07, 23,509.89 and 14,222.55 is: 19,609.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,051.07 : 23,509.89 = 14,222.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,051.07/23,509.89 = 14,222.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,051.07x = 23,509.89 × 14,222.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,051.07x = 334,370,586.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,370,586.02/17,051.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,609.95

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