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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,466.57, 24,099.93 and 14,645.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,466.57, 24,099.93 and 14,645.34 is: 20,207.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,466.57 : 24,099.93 = 14,645.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,466.57/24,099.93 = 14,645.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,466.57x = 24,099.93 × 14,645.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,466.57x = 352,951,668.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,951,668.83/17,466.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,207.27

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