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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,204.94, 23,719.23 and 14,219.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,204.94, 23,719.23 and 14,219.82 is: 19,603.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,204.94 : 23,719.23 = 14,219.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,204.94/23,719.23 = 14,219.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,204.94x = 23,719.23 × 14,219.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,204.94x = 337,283,181.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,283,181.14/17,204.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,603.86

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