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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,032.96, 23,491.65 and 14,022.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,032.96, 23,491.65 and 14,022.19 is: 19,339.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,032.96 : 23,491.65 = 14,022.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,032.96/23,491.65 = 14,022.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,032.96x = 23,491.65 × 14,022.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,032.96x = 329,404,379.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,404,379.71/17,032.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,339.23

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