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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,802.75, 24,554.43 and 14,985.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,802.75, 24,554.43 and 14,985.18 is: 20,668.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,802.75 : 24,554.43 = 14,985.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,802.75/24,554.43 = 14,985.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,802.75x = 24,554.43 × 14,985.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,802.75x = 367,952,553.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,952,553.35/17,802.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,668.30

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