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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,208.77, 23,762.11 and 14,022.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,208.77, 23,762.11 and 14,022.55 is: 19,362.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,208.77 : 23,762.11 = 14,022.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,208.77/23,762.11 = 14,022.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,208.77x = 23,762.11 × 14,022.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,208.77x = 333,205,221.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,205,221.71/17,208.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,362.52

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