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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,246.40, 23,788.80 and 14,097.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,246.40, 23,788.80 and 14,097.60 is: 19,445.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,246.40 : 23,788.80 = 14,097.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,246.40/23,788.80 = 14,097.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,246.40x = 23,788.80 × 14,097.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,246.40x = 335,364,986.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,364,986.88/17,246.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,445.51

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