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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,084.80, 23,568.06 and 13,901.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,084.80, 23,568.06 and 13,901.66 is: 19,177.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,084.80 : 23,568.06 = 13,901.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,084.80/23,568.06 = 13,901.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,084.80x = 23,568.06 × 13,901.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,084.80x = 327,635,156.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,635,156.98/17,084.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,177.00

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