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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,425.05, 24,002.60 and 14,058.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,425.05, 24,002.60 and 14,058.44 is: 19,365.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,425.05 : 24,002.60 = 14,058.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,425.05/24,002.60 = 14,058.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,425.05x = 24,002.60 × 14,058.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,425.05x = 337,439,041.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,439,041.65/17,425.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,365.17

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