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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,067.28, 23,538.91 and 14,331.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,067.28, 23,538.91 and 14,331.25 is: 19,765.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,067.28 : 23,538.91 = 14,331.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,067.28/23,538.91 = 14,331.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,067.28x = 23,538.91 × 14,331.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,067.28x = 337,342,003.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,342,003.94/17,067.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,765.42

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