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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,591.36, 24,273.93 and 14,015.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,591.36, 24,273.93 and 14,015.44 is: 19,339.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,591.36 : 24,273.93 = 14,015.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,591.36/24,273.93 = 14,015.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,591.36x = 24,273.93 × 14,015.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,591.36x = 340,209,809.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,209,809.48/17,591.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,339.60

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