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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,623.80, 24,304.37 and 14,050.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,623.80, 24,304.37 and 14,050.62 is: 19,376.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,623.80 : 24,304.37 = 14,050.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,623.80/24,304.37 = 14,050.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,623.80x = 24,304.37 × 14,050.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,623.80x = 341,491,396.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,491,396.96/17,623.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,376.72

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