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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,428.66, 24,033.85 and 14,919.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,428.66, 24,033.85 and 14,919.08 is: 20,573.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,428.66 : 24,033.85 = 14,919.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,428.66/24,033.85 = 14,919.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,428.66x = 24,033.85 × 14,919.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,428.66x = 358,562,773.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,562,773.39/17,428.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,573.17

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