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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,660.03, 24,365.61 and 14,671.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,660.03, 24,365.61 and 14,671.13 is: 20,241.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,660.03 : 24,365.61 = 14,671.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,660.03/24,365.61 = 14,671.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,660.03x = 24,365.61 × 14,671.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,660.03x = 357,470,910.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,470,910.01/17,660.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,241.81

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