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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,065.58, 23,530.99 and 13,870.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,065.58, 23,530.99 and 13,870.13 is: 19,124.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,065.58 : 23,530.99 = 13,870.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,065.58/23,530.99 = 13,870.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,065.58x = 23,530.99 × 13,870.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,065.58x = 326,377,820.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,377,820.98/17,065.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,124.92

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