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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,731.74, 24,442.95 and 14,582.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,731.74, 24,442.95 and 14,582.46 is: 20,101.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,731.74 : 24,442.95 = 14,582.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,731.74/24,442.95 = 14,582.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,731.74x = 24,442.95 × 14,582.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,731.74x = 356,438,340.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,438,340.66/17,731.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,101.71

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