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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,664.90, 24,365.22 and 14,993.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,664.90, 24,365.22 and 14,993.88 is: 20,681.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,664.90 : 24,365.22 = 14,993.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,664.90/24,365.22 = 14,993.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,664.90x = 24,365.22 × 14,993.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,664.90x = 365,329,184.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,329,184.85/17,664.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,681.08

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