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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,174.64, 23,704.92 and 14,375.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,174.64, 23,704.92 and 14,375.28 is: 19,841.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,174.64 : 23,704.92 = 14,375.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,174.64/23,704.92 = 14,375.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,174.64x = 23,704.92 × 14,375.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,174.64x = 340,764,862.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,764,862.38/17,174.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,841.16

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