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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,104.67, 23,513.83 and 14,705.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,104.67, 23,513.83 and 14,705.80 is: 20,216.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,104.67 : 23,513.83 = 14,705.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,104.67/23,513.83 = 14,705.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,104.67x = 23,513.83 × 14,705.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,104.67x = 345,789,490.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,789,490.12/17,104.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,216.09

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