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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,440.92, 24,077.66 and 14,750.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,440.92, 24,077.66 and 14,750.91 is: 20,364.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,440.92 : 24,077.66 = 14,750.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,440.92/24,077.66 = 14,750.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,440.92x = 24,077.66 × 14,750.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,440.92x = 355,167,321.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,167,321.92/17,440.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,364.02

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