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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,807.75, 24,561.33 and 14,990.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,807.75, 24,561.33 and 14,990.18 is: 20,675.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,807.75 : 24,561.33 = 14,990.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,807.75/24,561.33 = 14,990.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,807.75x = 24,561.33 × 14,990.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,807.75x = 368,178,757.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,178,757.74/17,807.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,675.20

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