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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,862.13, 24,621.33 and 14,079.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,862.13, 24,621.33 and 14,079.16 is: 19,406.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,862.13 : 24,621.33 = 14,079.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,862.13/24,621.33 = 14,079.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,862.13x = 24,621.33 × 14,079.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,862.13x = 346,647,644.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,647,644.48/17,862.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,406.85

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