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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,594.65, 24,278.38 and 14,018.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,594.65, 24,278.38 and 14,018.69 is: 19,344.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,594.65 : 24,278.38 = 14,018.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,594.65/24,278.38 = 14,018.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,594.65x = 24,278.38 × 14,018.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,594.65x = 340,351,050.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,351,050.86/17,594.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,344.01

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