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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,218.96, 23,776.12 and 14,032.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,218.96, 23,776.12 and 14,032.72 is: 19,376.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,218.96 : 23,776.12 = 14,032.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,218.96/23,776.12 = 14,032.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,218.96x = 23,776.12 × 14,032.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,218.96x = 333,643,634.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,643,634.65/17,218.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,376.53

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