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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,586.30, 24,305.67 and 14,087.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,586.30, 24,305.67 and 14,087.10 is: 19,469.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,586.30 : 24,305.67 = 14,087.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,586.30/24,305.67 = 14,087.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,586.30x = 24,305.67 × 14,087.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,586.30x = 342,396,403.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,396,403.86/17,586.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,469.50

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