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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,502.13, 24,125.40 and 14,664.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,502.13, 24,125.40 and 14,664.49 is: 20,213.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,502.13 : 24,125.40 = 14,664.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,502.13/24,125.40 = 14,664.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,502.13x = 24,125.40 × 14,664.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,502.13x = 353,786,687.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,786,687.05/17,502.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,213.92

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