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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,717.82, 24,477.03 and 14,309.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,717.82, 24,477.03 and 14,309.75 is: 19,768.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,717.82 : 24,477.03 = 14,309.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,717.82/24,477.03 = 14,309.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,717.82x = 24,477.03 × 14,309.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,717.82x = 350,260,057.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,260,057.66/17,717.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,768.80

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