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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,060.74, 23,535.48 and 14,698.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,060.74, 23,535.48 and 14,698.78 is: 20,277.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,060.74 : 23,535.48 = 14,698.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,060.74/23,535.48 = 14,698.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,060.74x = 23,535.48 × 14,698.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,060.74x = 345,942,842.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,942,842.71/17,060.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,277.13

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