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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,902.89, 24,720.93 and 14,934.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,902.89, 24,720.93 and 14,934.30 is: 20,621.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,902.89 : 24,720.93 = 14,934.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,902.89/24,720.93 = 14,934.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,902.89x = 24,720.93 × 14,934.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,902.89x = 369,189,784.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,189,784.90/17,902.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,621.80

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