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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,623.17, 24,296.42 and 14,001.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,623.17, 24,296.42 and 14,001.22 is: 19,302.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,623.17 : 24,296.42 = 14,001.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,623.17/24,296.42 = 14,001.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,623.17x = 24,296.42 × 14,001.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,623.17x = 340,179,587.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,179,587.01/17,623.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,302.97

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