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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,855.10, 24,630.48 and 14,501.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,855.10, 24,630.48 and 14,501.70 is: 20,004.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,855.10 : 24,630.48 = 14,501.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,855.10/24,630.48 = 14,501.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,855.10x = 24,630.48 × 14,501.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,855.10x = 357,183,831.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,183,831.82/17,855.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,004.58

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