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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,118.84, 25,539.99 and 14,624.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,118.84, 25,539.99 and 14,624.76 is: 21,819.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,118.84 : 25,539.99 = 14,624.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,118.84/25,539.99 = 14,624.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,118.84x = 25,539.99 × 14,624.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,118.84x = 373,516,224.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,516,224.15/17,118.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,819.01

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