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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,799.76, 24,535.38 and 14,016.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,799.76, 24,535.38 and 14,016.92 is: 19,321.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,799.76 : 24,535.38 = 14,016.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,799.76/24,535.38 = 14,016.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,799.76x = 24,535.38 × 14,016.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,799.76x = 343,910,458.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,910,458.63/17,799.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,321.08

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