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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,330.28, 23,909.97 and 14,138.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,330.28, 23,909.97 and 14,138.06 is: 19,505.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,330.28 : 23,909.97 = 14,138.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,330.28/23,909.97 = 14,138.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,330.28x = 23,909.97 × 14,138.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,330.28x = 338,040,478.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,040,478.02/17,330.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,505.77

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