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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,505.84, 24,143.22 and 14,793.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,505.84, 24,143.22 and 14,793.66 is: 20,402.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,505.84 : 24,143.22 = 14,793.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,505.84/24,143.22 = 14,793.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,505.84x = 24,143.22 × 14,793.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,505.84x = 357,166,587.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,166,587.99/17,505.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,402.71

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