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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,450.92, 24,078.90 and 14,794.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,450.92, 24,078.90 and 14,794.12 is: 20,413.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,450.92 : 24,078.90 = 14,794.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,450.92/24,078.90 = 14,794.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,450.92x = 24,078.90 × 14,794.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,450.92x = 356,226,136.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,226,136.07/17,450.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,413.03

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