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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,108.36, 23,535.54 and 13,957.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,108.36, 23,535.54 and 13,957.64 is: 19,201.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,108.36 : 23,535.54 = 13,957.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,108.36/23,535.54 = 13,957.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,108.36x = 23,535.54 × 13,957.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,108.36x = 328,500,594.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,500,594.53/17,108.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,201.17

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