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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,418.54, 24,042.51 and 14,282.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,418.54, 24,042.51 and 14,282.22 is: 19,713.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,418.54 : 24,042.51 = 14,282.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,418.54/24,042.51 = 14,282.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,418.54x = 24,042.51 × 14,282.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,418.54x = 343,380,417.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,380,417.17/17,418.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,713.50

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