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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,802.63, 24,539.36 and 14,019.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,802.63, 24,539.36 and 14,019.80 is: 19,325.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,802.63 : 24,539.36 = 14,019.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,802.63/24,539.36 = 14,019.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,802.63x = 24,539.36 × 14,019.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,802.63x = 344,036,726.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,036,726.53/17,802.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,325.05

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