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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,036.72, 23,446.12 and 14,040.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,036.72, 23,446.12 and 14,040.88 is: 19,323.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,036.72 : 23,446.12 = 14,040.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,036.72/23,446.12 = 14,040.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,036.72x = 23,446.12 × 14,040.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,036.72x = 329,204,157.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,204,157.39/17,036.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,323.21

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