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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,859.15, 24,640.64 and 14,070.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,859.15, 24,640.64 and 14,070.57 is: 19,413.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,859.15 : 24,640.64 = 14,070.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,859.15/24,640.64 = 14,070.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,859.15x = 24,640.64 × 14,070.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,859.15x = 346,707,779.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,707,779.61/17,859.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,413.45

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