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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,726.84, 24,440.32 and 14,528.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,726.84, 24,440.32 and 14,528.36 is: 20,030.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,726.84 : 24,440.32 = 14,528.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,726.84/24,440.32 = 14,528.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,726.84x = 24,440.32 × 14,528.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,726.84x = 355,077,767.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,077,767.48/17,726.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,030.52

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