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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,849.54, 24,620.82 and 14,066.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,849.54, 24,620.82 and 14,066.84 is: 19,403.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,849.54 : 24,620.82 = 14,066.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,849.54/24,620.82 = 14,066.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,849.54x = 24,620.82 × 14,066.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,849.54x = 346,337,135.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,337,135.61/17,849.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,403.14

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