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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,148.84, 23,633.82 and 14,146.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,148.84, 23,633.82 and 14,146.44 is: 19,496.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,148.84 : 23,633.82 = 14,146.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,148.84/23,633.82 = 14,146.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,148.84x = 23,633.82 × 14,146.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,148.84x = 334,334,416.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,334,416.60/17,148.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,496.04

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