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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,552.64, 24,206.96 and 14,563.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,552.64, 24,206.96 and 14,563.74 is: 20,084.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,552.64 : 24,206.96 = 14,563.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,552.64/24,206.96 = 14,563.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,552.64x = 24,206.96 × 14,563.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,552.64x = 352,543,871.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,543,871.63/17,552.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,084.95

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