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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,442.92, 24,080.42 and 14,752.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,442.92, 24,080.42 and 14,752.91 is: 20,366.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,442.92 : 24,080.42 = 14,752.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,442.92/24,080.42 = 14,752.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,442.92x = 24,080.42 × 14,752.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,442.92x = 355,256,269.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,256,269.02/17,442.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,366.79

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