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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,333.22, 23,867.41 and 14,297.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,333.22, 23,867.41 and 14,297.05 is: 19,686.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,333.22 : 23,867.41 = 14,297.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,333.22/23,867.41 = 14,297.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,333.22x = 23,867.41 × 14,297.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,333.22x = 341,233,363.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,233,363.32/17,333.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,686.67

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