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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,769.38, 24,510.80 and 14,241.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,769.38, 24,510.80 and 14,241.02 is: 19,643.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,769.38 : 24,510.80 = 14,241.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,769.38/24,510.80 = 14,241.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,769.38x = 24,510.80 × 14,241.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,769.38x = 349,058,706.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,058,706.06/17,769.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,643.84

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