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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,363.15, 23,939.36 and 14,173.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,363.15, 23,939.36 and 14,173.20 is: 19,541.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,363.15 : 23,939.36 = 14,173.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,363.15/23,939.36 = 14,173.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,363.15x = 23,939.36 × 14,173.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,363.15x = 339,297,361.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,297,361.57/17,363.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,541.24

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