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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,590.36, 24,272.55 and 14,014.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,590.36, 24,272.55 and 14,014.44 is: 19,338.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,590.36 : 24,272.55 = 14,014.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,590.36/24,272.55 = 14,014.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,590.36x = 24,272.55 × 14,014.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,590.36x = 340,166,195.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,166,195.62/17,590.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,338.22

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