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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,441.92, 24,079.04 and 14,751.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,441.92, 24,079.04 and 14,751.91 is: 20,365.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,441.92 : 24,079.04 = 14,751.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,441.92/24,079.04 = 14,751.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,441.92x = 24,079.04 × 14,751.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,441.92x = 355,211,830.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,211,830.97/17,441.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,365.41

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