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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,328.37, 23,891.47 and 14,461.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,328.37, 23,891.47 and 14,461.22 is: 19,938.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,328.37 : 23,891.47 = 14,461.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,328.37/23,891.47 = 14,461.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,328.37x = 23,891.47 × 14,461.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,328.37x = 345,499,803.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,499,803.79/17,328.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,938.39

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