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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,222.16, 23,780.58 and 14,035.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,222.16, 23,780.58 and 14,035.92 is: 19,380.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,222.16 : 23,780.58 = 14,035.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,222.16/23,780.58 = 14,035.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,222.16x = 23,780.58 × 14,035.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,222.16x = 333,782,318.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,782,318.43/17,222.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,380.98

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