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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,834.97, 24,637.89 and 14,245.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,834.97, 24,637.89 and 14,245.22 is: 19,678.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,834.97 : 24,637.89 = 14,245.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,834.97/24,637.89 = 14,245.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,834.97x = 24,637.89 × 14,245.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,834.97x = 350,972,040.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,972,040.20/17,834.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,678.87

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