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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,569.56, 24,250.23 and 14,732.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,569.56, 24,250.23 and 14,732.40 is: 20,334.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,569.56 : 24,250.23 = 14,732.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,569.56/24,250.23 = 14,732.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,569.56x = 24,250.23 × 14,732.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,569.56x = 357,264,088.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,264,088.45/17,569.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,334.26

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