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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,411.96, 24,013.02 and 14,053.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,411.96, 24,013.02 and 14,053.70 is: 19,381.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,411.96 : 24,013.02 = 14,053.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,411.96/24,013.02 = 14,053.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,411.96x = 24,013.02 × 14,053.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,411.96x = 337,471,779.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,471,779.17/17,411.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,381.61

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