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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,217.65, 23,774.36 and 14,031.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,217.65, 23,774.36 and 14,031.41 is: 19,374.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,217.65 : 23,774.36 = 14,031.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,217.65/23,774.36 = 14,031.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,217.65x = 23,774.36 × 14,031.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,217.65x = 333,587,603.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,587,603.62/17,217.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,374.75

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