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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,223.66, 23,782.65 and 14,037.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,223.66, 23,782.65 and 14,037.42 is: 19,383.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,223.66 : 23,782.65 = 14,037.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,223.66/23,782.65 = 14,037.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,223.66x = 23,782.65 × 14,037.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,223.66x = 333,847,046.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,847,046.76/17,223.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,383.05

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