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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,114.56, 23,568.96 and 14,705.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,114.56, 23,568.96 and 14,705.28 is: 20,251.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,114.56 : 23,568.96 = 14,705.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,114.56/23,568.96 = 14,705.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,114.56x = 23,568.96 × 14,705.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,114.56x = 346,588,156.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,588,156.11/17,114.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,251.07

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