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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,436.53, 24,044.75 and 14,926.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,436.53, 24,044.75 and 14,926.95 is: 20,584.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,436.53 : 24,044.75 = 14,926.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,436.53/24,044.75 = 14,926.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,436.53x = 24,044.75 × 14,926.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,436.53x = 358,914,762.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,914,762.35/17,436.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,584.07

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