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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,472.30, 24,084.55 and 14,634.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,472.30, 24,084.55 and 14,634.67 is: 20,173.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,472.30 : 24,084.55 = 14,634.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,472.30/24,084.55 = 14,634.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,472.30x = 24,084.55 × 14,634.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,472.30x = 352,469,344.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,469,344.55/17,472.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,173.04

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