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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,424.55, 24,001.91 and 14,057.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,424.55, 24,001.91 and 14,057.94 is: 19,364.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,424.55 : 24,001.91 = 14,057.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,424.55/24,001.91 = 14,057.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,424.55x = 24,001.91 × 14,057.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,424.55x = 337,417,340.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,417,340.38/17,424.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,364.48

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