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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,098.30, 23,573.71 and 14,020.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,098.30, 23,573.71 and 14,020.81 is: 19,330.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,098.30 : 23,573.71 = 14,020.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,098.30/23,573.71 = 14,020.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,098.30x = 23,573.71 × 14,020.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,098.30x = 330,522,576.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,522,576.63/17,098.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,330.73

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