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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,398.20, 23,994.05 and 14,039.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,398.20, 23,994.05 and 14,039.94 is: 19,362.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,398.20 : 23,994.05 = 14,039.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,398.20/23,994.05 = 14,039.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,398.20x = 23,994.05 × 14,039.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,398.20x = 336,874,952.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,874,952.16/17,398.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,362.63

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