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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,622.30, 24,306.03 and 14,965.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,622.30, 24,306.03 and 14,965.50 is: 20,641.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,622.30 : 24,306.03 = 14,965.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,622.30/24,306.03 = 14,965.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,622.30x = 24,306.03 × 14,965.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,622.30x = 363,751,891.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,751,891.97/17,622.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,641.57

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