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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,397.84, 23,986.62 and 14,208.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,397.84, 23,986.62 and 14,208.06 is: 19,588.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,397.84 : 23,986.62 = 14,208.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,397.84/23,986.62 = 14,208.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,397.84x = 23,986.62 × 14,208.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,397.84x = 340,803,336.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,803,336.16/17,397.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,588.83

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