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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,477.32, 24,132.92 and 14,247.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,477.32, 24,132.92 and 14,247.64 is: 19,673.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,477.32 : 24,132.92 = 14,247.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,477.32/24,132.92 = 14,247.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,477.32x = 24,132.92 × 14,247.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,477.32x = 343,837,148.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,837,148.36/17,477.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,673.33

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