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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,990.38, 24,804.66 and 14,792.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,990.38, 24,804.66 and 14,792.50 is: 20,395.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,990.38 : 24,804.66 = 14,792.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,990.38/24,804.66 = 14,792.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,990.38x = 24,804.66 × 14,792.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,990.38x = 366,922,933.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,922,933.05/17,990.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,395.51

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