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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,903.46, 24,685.74 and 14,535.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,903.46, 24,685.74 and 14,535.66 is: 20,042.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,903.46 : 24,685.74 = 14,535.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,903.46/24,685.74 = 14,535.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,903.46x = 24,685.74 × 14,535.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,903.46x = 358,823,523.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,823,523.49/17,903.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,042.13

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