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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,361.44, 23,936.41 and 14,171.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,361.44, 23,936.41 and 14,171.46 is: 19,538.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,361.44 : 23,936.41 = 14,171.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,361.44/23,936.41 = 14,171.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,361.44x = 23,936.41 × 14,171.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,361.44x = 339,213,804.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,213,804.81/17,361.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,538.35

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