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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,477.56, 24,098.07 and 14,279.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,477.56, 24,098.07 and 14,279.01 is: 19,687.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,477.56 : 24,098.07 = 14,279.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,477.56/24,098.07 = 14,279.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,477.56x = 24,098.07 × 14,279.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,477.56x = 344,096,582.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,096,582.51/17,477.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,687.91

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