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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,797.01, 24,531.59 and 14,014.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,797.01, 24,531.59 and 14,014.17 is: 19,317.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,797.01 : 24,531.59 = 14,014.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,797.01/24,531.59 = 14,014.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,797.01x = 24,531.59 × 14,014.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,797.01x = 343,789,907.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,789,907.67/17,797.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,317.29

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