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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,867.48, 24,652.10 and 14,078.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,867.48, 24,652.10 and 14,078.90 is: 19,424.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,867.48 : 24,652.10 = 14,078.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,867.48/24,652.10 = 14,078.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,867.48x = 24,652.10 × 14,078.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,867.48x = 347,074,450.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,074,450.69/17,867.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,424.92

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