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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,582.49, 24,261.68 and 14,006.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,582.49, 24,261.68 and 14,006.55 is: 19,327.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,582.49 : 24,261.68 = 14,006.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,582.49/24,261.68 = 14,006.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,582.49x = 24,261.68 × 14,006.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,582.49x = 339,822,469.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,822,469.02/17,582.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,327.33

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