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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,332.02, 23,865.77 and 14,295.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,332.02, 23,865.77 and 14,295.86 is: 19,685.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,332.02 : 23,865.77 = 14,295.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,332.02/23,865.77 = 14,295.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,332.02x = 23,865.77 × 14,295.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,332.02x = 341,181,575.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,181,575.57/17,332.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,685.04

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