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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,445.68, 24,047.76 and 14,272.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,445.68, 24,047.76 and 14,272.10 is: 19,673.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,445.68 : 24,047.76 = 14,272.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,445.68/24,047.76 = 14,272.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,445.68x = 24,047.76 × 14,272.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,445.68x = 343,212,035.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,212,035.50/17,445.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,673.18

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