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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,666.48, 24,351.36 and 14,692.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,666.48, 24,351.36 and 14,692.16 is: 20,251.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,666.48 : 24,351.36 = 14,692.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,666.48/24,351.36 = 14,692.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,666.48x = 24,351.36 × 14,692.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,666.48x = 357,774,077.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,774,077.34/17,666.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,251.58

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