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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,664.48, 24,348.60 and 14,690.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,664.48, 24,348.60 and 14,690.16 is: 20,248.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,664.48 : 24,348.60 = 14,690.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,664.48/24,348.60 = 14,690.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,664.48x = 24,348.60 × 14,690.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,664.48x = 357,684,829.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,684,829.78/17,664.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,248.82

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