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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,901.89, 24,719.56 and 14,933.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,901.89, 24,719.56 and 14,933.29 is: 20,620.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,901.89 : 24,719.56 = 14,933.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,901.89/24,719.56 = 14,933.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,901.89x = 24,719.56 × 14,933.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,901.89x = 369,144,234.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,144,234.55/17,901.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,620.41

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