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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,791.26, 24,523.66 and 14,008.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,791.26, 24,523.66 and 14,008.42 is: 19,309.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,791.26 : 24,523.66 = 14,008.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,791.26/24,523.66 = 14,008.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,791.26x = 24,523.66 × 14,008.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,791.26x = 343,537,729.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,537,729.22/17,791.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,309.35

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