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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,099.30, 23,575.09 and 14,021.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,099.30, 23,575.09 and 14,021.81 is: 19,332.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,099.30 : 23,575.09 = 14,021.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,099.30/23,575.09 = 14,021.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,099.30x = 23,575.09 × 14,021.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,099.30x = 330,565,432.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,565,432.71/17,099.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,332.10

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