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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,847.54, 24,618.06 and 14,064.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,847.54, 24,618.06 and 14,064.84 is: 19,400.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,847.54 : 24,618.06 = 14,064.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,847.54/24,618.06 = 14,064.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,847.54x = 24,618.06 × 14,064.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,847.54x = 346,249,075.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,249,075.01/17,847.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,400.38

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