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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,129.11, 23,622.82 and 14,267.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,129.11, 23,622.82 and 14,267.35 is: 19,676.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,129.11 : 23,622.82 = 14,267.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,129.11/23,622.82 = 14,267.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,129.11x = 23,622.82 × 14,267.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,129.11x = 337,034,851.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,034,851.48/17,129.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,676.14

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