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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,896.96, 24,676.77 and 14,529.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,896.96, 24,676.77 and 14,529.16 is: 20,033.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,896.96 : 24,676.77 = 14,529.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,896.96/24,676.77 = 14,529.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,896.96x = 24,676.77 × 14,529.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,896.96x = 358,532,739.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,532,739.61/17,896.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,033.16

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