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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,770.70, 24,503.57 and 14,530.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,770.70, 24,503.57 and 14,530.41 is: 20,035.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,770.70 : 24,503.57 = 14,530.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,770.70/24,503.57 = 14,530.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,770.70x = 24,503.57 × 14,530.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,770.70x = 356,046,845.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,046,845.91/17,770.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,035.62

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