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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,071.27, 23,546.82 and 14,829.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,071.27, 23,546.82 and 14,829.23 is: 20,454.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,071.27 : 23,546.82 = 14,829.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,071.27/23,546.82 = 14,829.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,071.27x = 23,546.82 × 14,829.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,071.27x = 349,181,209.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,181,209.55/17,071.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,454.32

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