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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,407.95, 24,007.50 and 14,049.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,407.95, 24,007.50 and 14,049.69 is: 19,376.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,407.95 : 24,007.50 = 14,049.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,407.95/24,007.50 = 14,049.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,407.95x = 24,007.50 × 14,049.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,407.95x = 337,297,932.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,297,932.68/17,407.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,376.09

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