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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,060.04, 23,522.28 and 14,231.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,060.04, 23,522.28 and 14,231.52 is: 19,622.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,060.04 : 23,522.28 = 14,231.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,060.04/23,522.28 = 14,231.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,060.04x = 23,522.28 × 14,231.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,060.04x = 334,757,798.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,757,798.27/17,060.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,622.33

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