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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,801.51, 24,537.78 and 14,018.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,801.51, 24,537.78 and 14,018.67 is: 19,323.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,801.51 : 24,537.78 = 14,018.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,801.51/24,537.78 = 14,018.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,801.51x = 24,537.78 × 14,018.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,801.51x = 343,987,040.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,987,040.35/17,801.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,323.48

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