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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,731.84, 24,447.22 and 14,533.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,731.84, 24,447.22 and 14,533.36 is: 20,037.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,731.84 : 24,447.22 = 14,533.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,731.84/24,447.22 = 14,533.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,731.84x = 24,447.22 × 14,533.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,731.84x = 355,300,249.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,300,249.26/17,731.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,037.42

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