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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,799.90, 24,580.17 and 14,288.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,799.90, 24,580.17 and 14,288.82 is: 19,731.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,799.90 : 24,580.17 = 14,288.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,799.90/24,580.17 = 14,288.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,799.90x = 24,580.17 × 14,288.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,799.90x = 351,221,624.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,221,624.70/17,799.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,731.66

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