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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,223.16, 23,781.96 and 14,036.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,223.16, 23,781.96 and 14,036.92 is: 19,382.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,223.16 : 23,781.96 = 14,036.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,223.16/23,781.96 = 14,036.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,223.16x = 23,781.96 × 14,036.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,223.16x = 333,825,469.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,825,469.96/17,223.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,382.36

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