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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,068.95, 23,578.42 and 14,444.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,068.95, 23,578.42 and 14,444.55 is: 19,953.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,068.95 : 23,578.42 = 14,444.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,068.95/23,578.42 = 14,444.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,068.95x = 23,578.42 × 14,444.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,068.95x = 340,579,761.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,579,761.67/17,068.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,953.17

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