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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,721.16, 24,432.42 and 14,522.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,721.16, 24,432.42 and 14,522.66 is: 20,022.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,721.16 : 24,432.42 = 14,522.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,721.16/24,432.42 = 14,522.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,721.16x = 24,432.42 × 14,522.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,721.16x = 354,823,728.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,823,728.64/17,721.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,022.60

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