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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,869.48, 24,654.86 and 14,080.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,869.48, 24,654.86 and 14,080.90 is: 19,427.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,869.48 : 24,654.86 = 14,080.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,869.48/24,654.86 = 14,080.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,869.48x = 24,654.86 × 14,080.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,869.48x = 347,162,618.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,162,618.17/17,869.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,427.68

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