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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,599.55, 24,285.11 and 14,023.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,599.55, 24,285.11 and 14,023.58 is: 19,350.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,599.55 : 24,285.11 = 14,023.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,599.55/24,285.11 = 14,023.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,599.55x = 24,285.11 × 14,023.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,599.55x = 340,563,991.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,563,991.35/17,599.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,350.73

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