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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,158.14, 23,657.04 and 13,801.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,158.14, 23,657.04 and 13,801.14 is: 19,028.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,158.14 : 23,657.04 = 13,801.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,158.14/23,657.04 = 13,801.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,158.14x = 23,657.04 × 13,801.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,158.14x = 326,494,121.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,494,121.03/17,158.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,028.53

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