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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,740.62, 24,459.21 and 14,542.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,740.62, 24,459.21 and 14,542.02 is: 20,049.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,740.62 : 24,459.21 = 14,542.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,740.62/24,459.21 = 14,542.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,740.62x = 24,459.21 × 14,542.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,740.62x = 355,686,321.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,686,321.00/17,740.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,049.26

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