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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,801.03, 24,581.73 and 14,289.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,801.03, 24,581.73 and 14,289.95 is: 19,733.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,801.03 : 24,581.73 = 14,289.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,801.03/24,581.73 = 14,289.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,801.03x = 24,581.73 × 14,289.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,801.03x = 351,271,569.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,271,569.70/17,801.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,733.22

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