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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,473.69, 24,130.83 and 14,941.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,473.69, 24,130.83 and 14,941.18 is: 20,633.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,473.69 : 24,130.83 = 14,941.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,473.69/24,130.83 = 14,941.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,473.69x = 24,130.83 × 14,941.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,473.69x = 360,543,074.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,543,074.58/17,473.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,633.48

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