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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,409.72, 24,007.77 and 14,900.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,409.72, 24,007.77 and 14,900.16 is: 20,547.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,409.72 : 24,007.77 = 14,900.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,409.72/24,007.77 = 14,900.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,409.72x = 24,007.77 × 14,900.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,409.72x = 357,719,614.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,719,614.24/17,409.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,547.12

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