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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,466.21, 24,099.42 and 14,644.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,466.21, 24,099.42 and 14,644.98 is: 20,206.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,466.21 : 24,099.42 = 14,644.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,466.21/24,099.42 = 14,644.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,466.21x = 24,099.42 × 14,644.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,466.21x = 352,935,523.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,935,523.91/17,466.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,206.76

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