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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,103.34, 23,553.48 and 14,693.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,103.34, 23,553.48 and 14,693.86 is: 20,235.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,103.34 : 23,553.48 = 14,693.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,103.34/23,553.48 = 14,693.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,103.34x = 23,553.48 × 14,693.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,103.34x = 346,091,537.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,091,537.63/17,103.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,235.32

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