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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,252.16, 23,798.64 and 14,250.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,252.16, 23,798.64 and 14,250.24 is: 19,657.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,252.16 : 23,798.64 = 14,250.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,252.16/23,798.64 = 14,250.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,252.16x = 23,798.64 × 14,250.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,252.16x = 339,136,331.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,136,331.67/17,252.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,657.62

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