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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,252.40, 23,797.08 and 14,103.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,252.40, 23,797.08 and 14,103.60 is: 19,453.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,252.40 : 23,797.08 = 14,103.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,252.40/23,797.08 = 14,103.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,252.40x = 23,797.08 × 14,103.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,252.40x = 335,624,497.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,624,497.49/17,252.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,453.79

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