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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,996.90, 24,825.03 and 14,011.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,996.90, 24,825.03 and 14,011.70 is: 19,327.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,996.90 : 24,825.03 = 14,011.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,996.90/24,825.03 = 14,011.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,996.90x = 24,825.03 × 14,011.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,996.90x = 347,840,872.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,840,872.85/17,996.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,327.82

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