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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,666.85, 24,355.89 and 14,093.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,666.85, 24,355.89 and 14,093.93 is: 19,430.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,666.85 : 24,355.89 = 14,093.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,666.85/24,355.89 = 14,093.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,666.85x = 24,355.89 × 14,093.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,666.85x = 343,270,086.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,270,086.97/17,666.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,430.18

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