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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,511.66, 24,048.63 and 14,993.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,511.66, 24,048.63 and 14,993.91 is: 20,591.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,511.66 : 24,048.63 = 14,993.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,511.66/24,048.63 = 14,993.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,511.66x = 24,048.63 × 14,993.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,511.66x = 360,582,993.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,582,993.84/17,511.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,591.02

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