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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,734.84, 24,451.36 and 14,536.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,734.84, 24,451.36 and 14,536.36 is: 20,041.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,734.84 : 24,451.36 = 14,536.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,734.84/24,451.36 = 14,536.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,734.84x = 24,451.36 × 14,536.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,734.84x = 355,433,771.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,433,771.45/17,734.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,041.56

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