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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,680.07, 24,373.36 and 14,063.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,680.07, 24,373.36 and 14,063.31 is: 19,387.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,680.07 : 24,373.36 = 14,063.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,680.07/24,373.36 = 14,063.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,680.07x = 24,373.36 × 14,063.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,680.07x = 342,770,117.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,770,117.42/17,680.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,387.37

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