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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,917.59, 24,644.07 and 14,373.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,917.59, 24,644.07 and 14,373.03 is: 19,768.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,917.59 : 24,644.07 = 14,373.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,917.59/24,644.07 = 14,373.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,917.59x = 24,644.07 × 14,373.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,917.59x = 354,209,957.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,209,957.43/17,917.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,768.84

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