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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,740.94, 24,470.19 and 14,383.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,740.94, 24,470.19 and 14,383.88 is: 19,839.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,740.94 : 24,470.19 = 14,383.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,740.94/24,470.19 = 14,383.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,740.94x = 24,470.19 × 14,383.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,740.94x = 351,976,276.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,976,276.54/17,740.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,839.78

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