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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,769.29, 24,551.01 and 14,020.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,769.29, 24,551.01 and 14,020.97 is: 19,372.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,769.29 : 24,551.01 = 14,020.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,769.29/24,551.01 = 14,020.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,769.29x = 24,551.01 × 14,020.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,769.29x = 344,228,851.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,228,851.92/17,769.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,372.13

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