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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,195.90, 23,744.36 and 14,009.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,195.90, 23,744.36 and 14,009.71 is: 19,344.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,195.90 : 23,744.36 = 14,009.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,195.90/23,744.36 = 14,009.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,195.90x = 23,744.36 × 14,009.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,195.90x = 332,651,468.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,651,468.33/17,195.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,344.82

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