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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,216.96, 23,773.36 and 14,030.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,216.96, 23,773.36 and 14,030.72 is: 19,373.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,216.96 : 23,773.36 = 14,030.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,216.96/23,773.36 = 14,030.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,216.96x = 23,773.36 × 14,030.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,216.96x = 333,557,357.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,557,357.62/17,216.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,373.77

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