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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,445.38, 24,083.82 and 14,004.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,445.38, 24,083.82 and 14,004.95 is: 19,334.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,445.38 : 24,083.82 = 14,004.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,445.38/24,083.82 = 14,004.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,445.38x = 24,083.82 × 14,004.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,445.38x = 337,292,694.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,292,694.91/17,445.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,334.21

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