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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,790.26, 24,522.28 and 14,007.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,790.26, 24,522.28 and 14,007.42 is: 19,307.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,790.26 : 24,522.28 = 14,007.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,790.26/24,522.28 = 14,007.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,790.26x = 24,522.28 × 14,007.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,790.26x = 343,493,840.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,493,840.30/17,790.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,307.98

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