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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,803.08, 24,594.30 and 14,051.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,803.08, 24,594.30 and 14,051.16 is: 19,411.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,803.08 : 24,594.30 = 14,051.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,803.08/24,594.30 = 14,051.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,803.08x = 24,594.30 × 14,051.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,803.08x = 345,578,444.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,578,444.39/17,803.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,411.16

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