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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,447.23, 24,058.86 and 14,937.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,447.23, 24,058.86 and 14,937.64 is: 20,598.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,447.23 : 24,058.86 = 14,937.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,447.23/24,058.86 = 14,937.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,447.23x = 24,058.86 × 14,937.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,447.23x = 359,382,589.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,382,589.49/17,447.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,598.26

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