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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,076.61, 23,577.86 and 14,251.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,076.61, 23,577.86 and 14,251.29 is: 19,676.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,076.61 : 23,577.86 = 14,251.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,076.61/23,577.86 = 14,251.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,076.61x = 23,577.86 × 14,251.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,076.61x = 336,014,920.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,014,920.44/17,076.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,676.91

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