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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,486.72, 24,148.76 and 14,954.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,486.72, 24,148.76 and 14,954.16 is: 20,651.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,486.72 : 24,148.76 = 14,954.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,486.72/24,148.76 = 14,954.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,486.72x = 24,148.76 × 14,954.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,486.72x = 361,124,420.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,124,420.84/17,486.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,651.35

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