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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,813.79, 24,571.49 and 14,030.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,813.79, 24,571.49 and 14,030.82 is: 19,353.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,813.79 : 24,571.49 = 14,030.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,813.79/24,571.49 = 14,030.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,813.79x = 24,571.49 × 14,030.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,813.79x = 344,758,083.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,758,083.17/17,813.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,353.44

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