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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,826.10, 24,588.90 and 14,045.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,826.10, 24,588.90 and 14,045.32 is: 19,373.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,826.10 : 24,588.90 = 14,045.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,826.10/24,588.90 = 14,045.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,826.10x = 24,588.90 × 14,045.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,826.10x = 345,358,968.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,358,968.95/17,826.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,373.78

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