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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,037.72, 23,447.50 and 14,041.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,037.72, 23,447.50 and 14,041.88 is: 19,324.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,037.72 : 23,447.50 = 14,041.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,037.72/23,447.50 = 14,041.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,037.72x = 23,447.50 × 14,041.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,037.72x = 329,246,981.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,246,981.30/17,037.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,324.59

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