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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,676.36, 24,368.28 and 14,059.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,676.36, 24,368.28 and 14,059.62 is: 19,382.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,676.36 : 24,368.28 = 14,059.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,676.36/24,368.28 = 14,059.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,676.36x = 24,368.28 × 14,059.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,676.36x = 342,608,756.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,608,756.85/17,676.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,382.31

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