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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,700.66, 24,410.97 and 14,726.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,700.66, 24,410.97 and 14,726.34 is: 20,309.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,700.66 : 24,410.97 = 14,726.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,700.66/24,410.97 = 14,726.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,700.66x = 24,410.97 × 14,726.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,700.66x = 359,484,243.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,484,243.95/17,700.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,309.09

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