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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,397.45, 23,993.01 and 14,039.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,397.45, 23,993.01 and 14,039.19 is: 19,361.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,397.45 : 23,993.01 = 14,039.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,397.45/23,993.01 = 14,039.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,397.45x = 23,993.01 × 14,039.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,397.45x = 336,842,426.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,842,426.06/17,397.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,361.60

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