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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,479.83, 24,136.37 and 14,250.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,479.83, 24,136.37 and 14,250.15 is: 19,676.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,479.83 : 24,136.37 = 14,250.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,479.83/24,136.37 = 14,250.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,479.83x = 24,136.37 × 14,250.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,479.83x = 343,946,892.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,946,892.96/17,479.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,676.79

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