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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,060, 23,521.20 and 14,024

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,060, 23,521.20 and 14,024 is: 19,335.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,060 : 23,521.20 = 14,024 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,060/23,521.20 = 14,024/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,060x = 23,521.20 × 14,024
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,060x = 329,861,308.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,861,308.80/17,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,335.36

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