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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,191.88, 23,729.46 and 14,081.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,191.88, 23,729.46 and 14,081.48 is: 19,436.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,191.88 : 23,729.46 = 14,081.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,191.88/23,729.46 = 14,081.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,191.88x = 23,729.46 × 14,081.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,191.88x = 334,145,916.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,145,916.40/17,191.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,436.26

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