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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,551.64, 24,205.58 and 14,562.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,551.64, 24,205.58 and 14,562.74 is: 20,083.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,551.64 : 24,205.58 = 14,562.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,551.64/24,205.58 = 14,562.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,551.64x = 24,205.58 × 14,562.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,551.64x = 352,499,568.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,499,568.09/17,551.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,083.57

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