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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,148.97, 23,633.99 and 14,146.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,148.97, 23,633.99 and 14,146.57 is: 19,496.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,148.97 : 23,633.99 = 14,146.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,148.97/23,633.99 = 14,146.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,148.97x = 23,633.99 × 14,146.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,148.97x = 334,339,811.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,339,811.11/17,148.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,496.21

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