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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,744.55, 24,475.20 and 14,387.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,744.55, 24,475.20 and 14,387.51 is: 19,844.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,744.55 : 24,475.20 = 14,387.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,744.55/24,475.20 = 14,387.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,744.55x = 24,475.20 × 14,387.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,744.55x = 352,137,062.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,137,062.38/17,744.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,844.80

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