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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,492.66, 24,154.96 and 14,999.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,492.66, 24,154.96 and 14,999.48 is: 20,712.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,492.66 : 24,154.96 = 14,999.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,492.66/24,154.96 = 14,999.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,492.66x = 24,154.96 × 14,999.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,492.66x = 362,311,799.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,311,799.85/17,492.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,712.22

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