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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,755.18, 24,489.86 and 14,398.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,755.18, 24,489.86 and 14,398.14 is: 19,859.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,755.18 : 24,489.86 = 14,398.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,755.18/24,489.86 = 14,398.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,755.18x = 24,489.86 × 14,398.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,755.18x = 352,608,432.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,608,432.86/17,755.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,859.47

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