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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,998.90, 24,827.79 and 14,013.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,998.90, 24,827.79 and 14,013.70 is: 19,330.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,998.90 : 24,827.79 = 14,013.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,998.90/24,827.79 = 14,013.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,998.90x = 24,827.79 × 14,013.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,998.90x = 347,929,200.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,929,200.72/17,998.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,330.58

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