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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,132.64, 23,628.96 and 14,396.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,132.64, 23,628.96 and 14,396.88 is: 19,855.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,132.64 : 23,628.96 = 14,396.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,132.64/23,628.96 = 14,396.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,132.64x = 23,628.96 × 14,396.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,132.64x = 340,183,301.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,183,301.64/17,132.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,855.86

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