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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,802.53, 24,583.80 and 14,291.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,802.53, 24,583.80 and 14,291.45 is: 19,735.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,802.53 : 24,583.80 = 14,291.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,802.53/24,583.80 = 14,291.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,802.53x = 24,583.80 × 14,291.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,802.53x = 351,338,025.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,338,025.59/17,802.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,735.29

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