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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,474.69, 24,132.21 and 14,942.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,474.69, 24,132.21 and 14,942.18 is: 20,634.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,474.69 : 24,132.21 = 14,942.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,474.69/24,132.21 = 14,942.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,474.69x = 24,132.21 × 14,942.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,474.69x = 360,587,825.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,587,825.62/17,474.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,634.86

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