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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,217.98, 23,751.78 and 14,216.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,217.98, 23,751.78 and 14,216.30 is: 19,611.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,217.98 : 23,751.78 = 14,216.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,217.98/23,751.78 = 14,216.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,217.98x = 23,751.78 × 14,216.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,217.98x = 337,662,430.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,662,430.01/17,217.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,611.04

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