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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,069.27, 23,544.06 and 14,827.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,069.27, 23,544.06 and 14,827.23 is: 20,451.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,069.27 : 23,544.06 = 14,827.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,069.27/23,544.06 = 14,827.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,069.27x = 23,544.06 × 14,827.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,069.27x = 349,093,192.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,093,192.75/17,069.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,451.57

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