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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,247.40, 23,790.18 and 14,098.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,247.40, 23,790.18 and 14,098.60 is: 19,446.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,247.40 : 23,790.18 = 14,098.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,247.40/23,790.18 = 14,098.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,247.40x = 23,790.18 × 14,098.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,247.40x = 335,408,231.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,408,231.75/17,247.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,446.89

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