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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,060.92, 23,522.82 and 14,232.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,060.92, 23,522.82 and 14,232.40 is: 19,622.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,060.92 : 23,522.82 = 14,232.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,060.92/23,522.82 = 14,232.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,060.92x = 23,522.82 × 14,232.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,060.92x = 334,786,183.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,786,183.37/17,060.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,622.99

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