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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,756.91, 24,506.82 and 14,767.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,756.91, 24,506.82 and 14,767.61 is: 20,381.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,756.91 : 24,506.82 = 14,767.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,756.91/24,506.82 = 14,767.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,756.91x = 24,506.82 × 14,767.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,756.91x = 361,907,037.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,907,037.57/17,756.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,381.19

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