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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,304.74, 23,889.72 and 13,864.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,304.74, 23,889.72 and 13,864.31 is: 19,140.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,304.74 : 23,889.72 = 13,864.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,304.74/23,889.72 = 13,864.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,304.74x = 23,889.72 × 13,864.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,304.74x = 331,214,414.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,214,414.57/17,304.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,140.10

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