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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,832.34, 24,634.26 and 14,242.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,832.34, 24,634.26 and 14,242.58 is: 19,675.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,832.34 : 24,634.26 = 14,242.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,832.34/24,634.26 = 14,242.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,832.34x = 24,634.26 × 14,242.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,832.34x = 350,855,480.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,855,480.38/17,832.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,675.24

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