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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,590.86, 24,273.24 and 14,014.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,590.86, 24,273.24 and 14,014.94 is: 19,338.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,590.86 : 24,273.24 = 14,014.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,590.86/24,273.24 = 14,014.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,590.86x = 24,273.24 × 14,014.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,590.86x = 340,188,002.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,188,002.21/17,590.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,338.91

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