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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,160.88, 23,686.68 and 14,050.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,160.88, 23,686.68 and 14,050.48 is: 19,393.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,160.88 : 23,686.68 = 14,050.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,160.88/23,686.68 = 14,050.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,160.88x = 23,686.68 × 14,050.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,160.88x = 332,809,223.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,809,223.61/17,160.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,393.48

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