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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,709.45, 24,435.08 and 14,849.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,709.45, 24,435.08 and 14,849.75 is: 20,489.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,709.45 : 24,435.08 = 14,849.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,709.45/24,435.08 = 14,849.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,709.45x = 24,435.08 × 14,849.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,709.45x = 362,854,829.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,854,829.23/17,709.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,489.33

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