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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,902.39, 24,720.25 and 14,933.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,902.39, 24,720.25 and 14,933.79 is: 20,621.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,902.39 : 24,720.25 = 14,933.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,902.39/24,720.25 = 14,933.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,902.39x = 24,720.25 × 14,933.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,902.39x = 369,166,898.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,166,898.65/17,902.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,621.10

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