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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,476.69, 24,134.97 and 14,944.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,476.69, 24,134.97 and 14,944.18 is: 20,637.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,476.69 : 24,134.97 = 14,944.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,476.69/24,134.97 = 14,944.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,476.69x = 24,134.97 × 14,944.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,476.69x = 360,677,335.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,677,335.97/17,476.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,637.62

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