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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,408.22, 24,005.70 and 14,898.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,408.22, 24,005.70 and 14,898.66 is: 20,545.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,408.22 : 24,005.70 = 14,898.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,408.22/24,005.70 = 14,898.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,408.22x = 24,005.70 × 14,898.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,408.22x = 357,652,762.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,652,762.36/17,408.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,545.05

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