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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,193.52, 23,766.77 and 14,344.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,193.52, 23,766.77 and 14,344.26 is: 19,828.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,193.52 : 23,766.77 = 14,344.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,193.52/23,766.77 = 14,344.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,193.52x = 23,766.77 × 14,344.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,193.52x = 340,916,794.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,916,794.82/17,193.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,828.22

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