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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,439.67, 24,039.48 and 14,266.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,439.67, 24,039.48 and 14,266.09 is: 19,664.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,439.67 : 24,039.48 = 14,266.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,439.67/24,039.48 = 14,266.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,439.67x = 24,039.48 × 14,266.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,439.67x = 342,949,385.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,949,385.23/17,439.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,664.90

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