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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,481.97, 24,151.48 and 14,118.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,481.97, 24,151.48 and 14,118.95 is: 19,505.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,481.97 : 24,151.48 = 14,118.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,481.97/24,151.48 = 14,118.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,481.97x = 24,151.48 × 14,118.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,481.97x = 340,993,507.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,993,507.19/17,481.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,505.44

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