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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,823.64, 24,594.45 and 14,198.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,823.64, 24,594.45 and 14,198.91 is: 19,592.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,823.64 : 24,594.45 = 14,198.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,823.64/24,594.45 = 14,198.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,823.64x = 24,594.45 × 14,198.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,823.64x = 349,214,454.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,214,454.79/17,823.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,592.77

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