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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,098.32, 23,543.05 and 14,574.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,098.32, 23,543.05 and 14,574.77 is: 20,068.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,098.32 : 23,543.05 = 14,574.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,098.32/23,543.05 = 14,574.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,098.32x = 23,543.05 × 14,574.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,098.32x = 343,134,538.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,134,538.85/17,098.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,068.32

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