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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,615.52, 24,301.44 and 14,083.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,615.52, 24,301.44 and 14,083.68 is: 19,429.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,615.52 : 24,301.44 = 14,083.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,615.52/24,301.44 = 14,083.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,615.52x = 24,301.44 × 14,083.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,615.52x = 342,253,704.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,253,704.50/17,615.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,429.10

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