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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,873.91, 24,660.99 and 14,085.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,873.91, 24,660.99 and 14,085.34 is: 19,433.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,873.91 : 24,660.99 = 14,085.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,873.91/24,660.99 = 14,085.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,873.91x = 24,660.99 × 14,085.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,873.91x = 347,358,367.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,358,367.23/17,873.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,433.82

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