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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,116.27, 23,607.44 and 14,730.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,116.27, 23,607.44 and 14,730.21 is: 20,316.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,116.27 : 23,607.44 = 14,730.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,116.27/23,607.44 = 14,730.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,116.27x = 23,607.44 × 14,730.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,116.27x = 347,742,548.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,742,548.76/17,116.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,316.49

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