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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,672.10, 24,364.77 and 14,473.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,672.10, 24,364.77 and 14,473.62 is: 19,954.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,672.10 : 24,364.77 = 14,473.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,672.10/24,364.77 = 14,473.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,672.10x = 24,364.77 × 14,473.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,672.10x = 352,646,422.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,646,422.37/17,672.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,954.98

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