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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,997.90, 24,826.41 and 14,012.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,997.90, 24,826.41 and 14,012.70 is: 19,329.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,997.90 : 24,826.41 = 14,012.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,997.90/24,826.41 = 14,012.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,997.90x = 24,826.41 × 14,012.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,997.90x = 347,885,035.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,885,035.41/17,997.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,329.20

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