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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,204.99, 23,729.19 and 14,215.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,204.99, 23,729.19 and 14,215.63 is: 19,606.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,204.99 : 23,729.19 = 14,215.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,204.99/23,729.19 = 14,215.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,204.99x = 23,729.19 × 14,215.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,204.99x = 337,325,432.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,325,432.74/17,204.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,606.26

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