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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,795.32, 24,561.29 and 14,808.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,795.32, 24,561.29 and 14,808.24 is: 20,438.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,795.32 : 24,561.29 = 14,808.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,795.32/24,561.29 = 14,808.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,795.32x = 24,561.29 × 14,808.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,795.32x = 363,709,514.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,709,514.05/17,795.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,438.50

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