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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,414.22, 24,013.98 and 14,904.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,414.22, 24,013.98 and 14,904.66 is: 20,553.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,414.22 : 24,013.98 = 14,904.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,414.22/24,013.98 = 14,904.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,414.22x = 24,013.98 × 14,904.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,414.22x = 357,920,207.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,920,207.15/17,414.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,553.33

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