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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,860.97, 24,643.13 and 14,072.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,860.97, 24,643.13 and 14,072.40 is: 19,415.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,860.97 : 24,643.13 = 14,072.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,860.97/24,643.13 = 14,072.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,860.97x = 24,643.13 × 14,072.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,860.97x = 346,787,912.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,787,912.25/17,860.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,415.96

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