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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,163.27, 23,666.58 and 14,905.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,163.27, 23,666.58 and 14,905.22 is: 20,552.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,163.27 : 23,666.58 = 14,905.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,163.27/23,666.58 = 14,905.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,163.27x = 23,666.58 × 14,905.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,163.27x = 352,755,463.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,755,463.21/17,163.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,552.93

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