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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,219.79, 23,558.85 and 17,146.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,219.79, 23,558.85 and 17,146.08 is: 23,458.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,219.79 : 23,558.85 = 17,146.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,219.79/23,558.85 = 17,146.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,219.79x = 23,558.85 × 17,146.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,219.79x = 403,941,926.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,941,926.81/17,219.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,458.01

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