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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,362.90, 23,939.01 and 14,172.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,362.90, 23,939.01 and 14,172.95 is: 19,540.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,362.90 : 23,939.01 = 14,172.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,362.90/23,939.01 = 14,172.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,362.90x = 23,939.01 × 14,172.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,362.90x = 339,286,504.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,286,504.78/17,362.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,540.89

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