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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,425.55, 24,003.28 and 14,058.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,425.55, 24,003.28 and 14,058.94 is: 19,365.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,425.55 : 24,003.28 = 14,058.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,425.55/24,003.28 = 14,058.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,425.55x = 24,003.28 × 14,058.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,425.55x = 337,460,673.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,460,673.32/17,425.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,365.85

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