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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,815.85, 24,557.61 and 14,033.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,815.85, 24,557.61 and 14,033.02 is: 19,343.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,815.85 : 24,557.61 = 14,033.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,815.85/24,557.61 = 14,033.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,815.85x = 24,557.61 × 14,033.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,815.85x = 344,617,420.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,617,420.22/17,815.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,343.31

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