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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,581.17, 24,259.88 and 14,005.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,581.17, 24,259.88 and 14,005.23 is: 19,325.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,581.17 : 24,259.88 = 14,005.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,581.17/24,259.88 = 14,005.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,581.17x = 24,259.88 × 14,005.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,581.17x = 339,765,272.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,765,272.64/17,581.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,325.53

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