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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,213.50, 23,794.42 and 14,364.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,213.50, 23,794.42 and 14,364.33 is: 19,855.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,213.50 : 23,794.42 = 14,364.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,213.50/23,794.42 = 14,364.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,213.50x = 23,794.42 × 14,364.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,213.50x = 341,790,901.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,790,901.04/17,213.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,855.98

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