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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,202.34, 23,753.24 and 14,016.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,202.34, 23,753.24 and 14,016.16 is: 19,353.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,202.34 : 23,753.24 = 14,016.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,202.34/23,753.24 = 14,016.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,202.34x = 23,753.24 × 14,016.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,202.34x = 332,929,212.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,929,212.36/17,202.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,353.72

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