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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,248.40, 23,791.56 and 14,099.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,248.40, 23,791.56 and 14,099.60 is: 19,448.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,248.40 : 23,791.56 = 14,099.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,248.40/23,791.56 = 14,099.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,248.40x = 23,791.56 × 14,099.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,248.40x = 335,451,479.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,451,479.38/17,248.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,448.27

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