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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,863.14, 24,622.70 and 14,080.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,863.14, 24,622.70 and 14,080.16 is: 19,408.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,863.14 : 24,622.70 = 14,080.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,863.14/24,622.70 = 14,080.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,863.14x = 24,622.70 × 14,080.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,863.14x = 346,691,555.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,691,555.63/17,863.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,408.21

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