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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,176.64, 23,707.68 and 14,377.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,176.64, 23,707.68 and 14,377.28 is: 19,843.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,176.64 : 23,707.68 = 14,377.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,176.64/23,707.68 = 14,377.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,176.64x = 23,707.68 × 14,377.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,176.64x = 340,851,953.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,851,953.51/17,176.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,843.92

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