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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,217.96, 23,774.74 and 14,031.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,217.96, 23,774.74 and 14,031.72 is: 19,375.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,217.96 : 23,774.74 = 14,031.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,217.96/23,774.74 = 14,031.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,217.96x = 23,774.74 × 14,031.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,217.96x = 333,600,494.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,600,494.75/17,217.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,375.15

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