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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,838.63, 24,607.40 and 14,047.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,838.63, 24,607.40 and 14,047.83 is: 19,378.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,838.63 : 24,607.40 = 14,047.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,838.63/24,607.40 = 14,047.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,838.63x = 24,607.40 × 14,047.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,838.63x = 345,680,501.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,680,501.70/17,838.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,378.20

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