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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,862.63, 24,622.02 and 14,079.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,862.63, 24,622.02 and 14,079.66 is: 19,407.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,862.63 : 24,622.02 = 14,079.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,862.63/24,622.02 = 14,079.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,862.63x = 24,622.02 × 14,079.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,862.63x = 346,669,670.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,669,670.11/17,862.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,407.54

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