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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,868.80, 24,637.44 and 14,888.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,868.80, 24,637.44 and 14,888.96 is: 20,528.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,868.80 : 24,637.44 = 14,888.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,868.80/24,637.44 = 14,888.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,868.80x = 24,637.44 × 14,888.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,868.80x = 366,825,858.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,825,858.66/17,868.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,528.85

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