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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,262.16, 23,812.44 and 14,260.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,262.16, 23,812.44 and 14,260.24 is: 19,671.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,262.16 : 23,812.44 = 14,260.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,262.16/23,812.44 = 14,260.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,262.16x = 23,812.44 × 14,260.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,262.16x = 339,571,109.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,571,109.39/17,262.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,671.41

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