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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,228.66, 23,789.56 and 14,042.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,228.66, 23,789.56 and 14,042.42 is: 19,389.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,228.66 : 23,789.56 = 14,042.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,228.66/23,789.56 = 14,042.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,228.66x = 23,789.56 × 14,042.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,228.66x = 334,062,993.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,062,993.14/17,228.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,389.96

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