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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,068.08, 23,534.44 and 13,872.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,068.08, 23,534.44 and 13,872.63 is: 19,128.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,068.08 : 23,534.44 = 13,872.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,068.08/23,534.44 = 13,872.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,068.08x = 23,534.44 × 13,872.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,068.08x = 326,484,578.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,484,578.38/17,068.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,128.37

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