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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,934.54, 24,750.46 and 14,945.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,934.54, 24,750.46 and 14,945.37 is: 20,625.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,934.54 : 24,750.46 = 14,945.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,934.54/24,750.46 = 14,945.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,934.54x = 24,750.46 × 14,945.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,934.54x = 369,904,782.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,904,782.37/17,934.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,625.27

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