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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,828.19, 24,623.73 and 14,255.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,828.19, 24,623.73 and 14,255.49 is: 19,689.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,828.19 : 24,623.73 = 14,255.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,828.19/24,623.73 = 14,255.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,828.19x = 24,623.73 × 14,255.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,828.19x = 351,023,213.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,023,213.66/17,828.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,689.22

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