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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,584.86, 24,264.96 and 14,008.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,584.86, 24,264.96 and 14,008.93 is: 19,330.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,584.86 : 24,264.96 = 14,008.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,584.86/24,264.96 = 14,008.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,584.86x = 24,264.96 × 14,008.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,584.86x = 339,926,126.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,926,126.09/17,584.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,330.61

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