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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,475.69, 24,133.59 and 14,943.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,475.69, 24,133.59 and 14,943.18 is: 20,636.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,475.69 : 24,133.59 = 14,943.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,475.69/24,133.59 = 14,943.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,475.69x = 24,133.59 × 14,943.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,475.69x = 360,632,579.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,632,579.42/17,475.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,636.24

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