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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,083.96, 23,578.61 and 14,246.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,083.96, 23,578.61 and 14,246.33 is: 19,662.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,083.96 : 23,578.61 = 14,246.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,083.96/23,578.61 = 14,246.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,083.96x = 23,578.61 × 14,246.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,083.96x = 335,908,469.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,908,469.88/17,083.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,662.22

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