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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,328.97, 23,892.28 and 14,461.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,328.97, 23,892.28 and 14,461.81 is: 19,939.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,328.97 : 23,892.28 = 14,461.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,328.97/23,892.28 = 14,461.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,328.97x = 23,892.28 × 14,461.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,328.97x = 345,525,599.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,525,599.29/17,328.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,939.19

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