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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,586.86, 24,267.72 and 14,010.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,586.86, 24,267.72 and 14,010.93 is: 19,333.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,586.86 : 24,267.72 = 14,010.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,586.86/24,267.72 = 14,010.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,586.86x = 24,267.72 × 14,010.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,586.86x = 340,013,326.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,013,326.18/17,586.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,333.37

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