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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,864.18, 24,580.14 and 14,665.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,864.18, 24,580.14 and 14,665.69 is: 20,179.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,864.18 : 24,580.14 = 14,665.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,864.18/24,580.14 = 14,665.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,864.18x = 24,580.14 × 14,665.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,864.18x = 360,484,713.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,484,713.40/17,864.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,179.19

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