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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,066.78, 23,538.22 and 14,330.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,066.78, 23,538.22 and 14,330.75 is: 19,764.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,066.78 : 23,538.22 = 14,330.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,066.78/23,538.22 = 14,330.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,066.78x = 23,538.22 × 14,330.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,066.78x = 337,320,346.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,320,346.27/17,066.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,764.73

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