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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,867.88, 24,629.27 and 14,084.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,867.88, 24,629.27 and 14,084.91 is: 19,414.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,867.88 : 24,629.27 = 14,084.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,867.88/24,629.27 = 14,084.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,867.88x = 24,629.27 × 14,084.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,867.88x = 346,900,980.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,900,980.89/17,867.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,414.78

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