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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,099.06, 23,574.76 and 14,021.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,099.06, 23,574.76 and 14,021.56 is: 19,331.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,099.06 : 23,574.76 = 14,021.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,099.06/23,574.76 = 14,021.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,099.06x = 23,574.76 × 14,021.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,099.06x = 330,554,911.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,554,911.83/17,099.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,331.76

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