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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,463.69, 24,117.03 and 14,931.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,463.69, 24,117.03 and 14,931.18 is: 20,619.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,463.69 : 24,117.03 = 14,931.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,463.69/24,117.03 = 14,931.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,463.69x = 24,117.03 × 14,931.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,463.69x = 360,095,716.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,095,716.00/17,463.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,619.68

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