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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,251.40, 23,795.70 and 14,102.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,251.40, 23,795.70 and 14,102.60 is: 19,452.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,251.40 : 23,795.70 = 14,102.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,251.40/23,795.70 = 14,102.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,251.40x = 23,795.70 × 14,102.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,251.40x = 335,581,238.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,581,238.82/17,251.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,452.41

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