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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,902.29, 24,675.69 and 14,310.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,902.29, 24,675.69 and 14,310.95 is: 19,725.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,902.29 : 24,675.69 = 14,310.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,902.29/24,675.69 = 14,310.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,902.29x = 24,675.69 × 14,310.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,902.29x = 353,132,496.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,132,496.09/17,902.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,725.54

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