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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,617.14, 24,295.14 and 14,043.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,617.14, 24,295.14 and 14,043.95 is: 19,367.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,617.14 : 24,295.14 = 14,043.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,617.14/24,295.14 = 14,043.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,617.14x = 24,295.14 × 14,043.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,617.14x = 341,199,701.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,199,701.03/17,617.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,367.49

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