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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,602.57, 24,313.13 and 14,249.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,602.57, 24,313.13 and 14,249.17 is: 19,681.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,602.57 : 24,313.13 = 14,249.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,602.57/24,313.13 = 14,249.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,602.57x = 24,313.13 × 14,249.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,602.57x = 346,441,922.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,441,922.60/17,602.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,681.33

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