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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,376.04, 23,964.42 and 14,226.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,376.04, 23,964.42 and 14,226.76 is: 19,621.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,376.04 : 23,964.42 = 14,226.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,376.04/23,964.42 = 14,226.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,376.04x = 23,964.42 × 14,226.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,376.04x = 340,936,051.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,936,051.88/17,376.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,621.04

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