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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,377.92, 23,952.96 and 14,228.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,377.92, 23,952.96 and 14,228.64 is: 19,612.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,377.92 : 23,952.96 = 14,228.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,377.92/23,952.96 = 14,228.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,377.92x = 23,952.96 × 14,228.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,377.92x = 340,818,044.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,818,044.77/17,377.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,612.13

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