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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,735.94, 24,463.29 and 14,378.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,735.94, 24,463.29 and 14,378.88 is: 19,832.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,735.94 : 24,463.29 = 14,378.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,735.94/24,463.29 = 14,378.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,735.94x = 24,463.29 × 14,378.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,735.94x = 351,754,711.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,754,711.32/17,735.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,832.88

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