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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,863.13, 24,622.71 and 14,080.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,863.13, 24,622.71 and 14,080.16 is: 19,408.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,863.13 : 24,622.71 = 14,080.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,863.13/24,622.71 = 14,080.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,863.13x = 24,622.71 × 14,080.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,863.13x = 346,691,696.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,691,696.43/17,863.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,408.23

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