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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,871.06, 24,653.25 and 14,517.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,871.06, 24,653.25 and 14,517.66 is: 20,027.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,871.06 : 24,653.25 = 14,517.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,871.06/24,653.25 = 14,517.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,871.06x = 24,653.25 × 14,517.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,871.06x = 357,907,501.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,907,501.40/17,871.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,027.21

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