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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,875.56, 24,659.40 and 14,522.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,875.56, 24,659.40 and 14,522.16 is: 20,033.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,875.56 : 24,659.40 = 14,522.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,875.56/24,659.40 = 14,522.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,875.56x = 24,659.40 × 14,522.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,875.56x = 358,107,752.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,107,752.30/17,875.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,033.37

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