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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,994.90, 24,822.27 and 14,009.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,994.90, 24,822.27 and 14,009.70 is: 19,325.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,994.90 : 24,822.27 = 14,009.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,994.90/24,822.27 = 14,009.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,994.90x = 24,822.27 × 14,009.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,994.90x = 347,752,556.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,752,556.02/17,994.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,325.06

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