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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,713.91, 24,422.49 and 14,515.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,713.91, 24,422.49 and 14,515.43 is: 20,012.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,713.91 : 24,422.49 = 14,515.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,713.91/24,422.49 = 14,515.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,713.91x = 24,422.49 × 14,515.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,713.91x = 354,502,821.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,502,821.91/17,713.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,012.69

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