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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,832.35, 24,565.75 and 14,999.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,832.35, 24,565.75 and 14,999.78 is: 20,663.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,832.35 : 24,565.75 = 14,999.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,832.35/24,565.75 = 14,999.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,832.35x = 24,565.75 × 14,999.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,832.35x = 368,480,869.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,480,869.45/17,832.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,663.62

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