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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,193.88, 23,732.22 and 14,083.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,193.88, 23,732.22 and 14,083.48 is: 19,439.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,193.88 : 23,732.22 = 14,083.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,193.88/23,732.22 = 14,083.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,193.88x = 23,732.22 × 14,083.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,193.88x = 334,232,245.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,232,245.73/17,193.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,439.02

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