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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,797.74, 24,532.62 and 14,014.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,797.74, 24,532.62 and 14,014.92 is: 19,318.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,797.74 : 24,532.62 = 14,014.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,797.74/24,532.62 = 14,014.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,797.74x = 24,532.62 × 14,014.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,797.74x = 343,822,706.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,822,706.69/17,797.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,318.34

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