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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,822.23, 24,551.78 and 14,989.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,822.23, 24,551.78 and 14,989.66 is: 20,649.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,822.23 : 24,551.78 = 14,989.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,822.23/24,551.78 = 14,989.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,822.23x = 24,551.78 × 14,989.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,822.23x = 368,022,698.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,022,698.27/17,822.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,649.65

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