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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,903.29, 24,677.07 and 14,311.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,903.29, 24,677.07 and 14,311.95 is: 19,726.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,903.29 : 24,677.07 = 14,311.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,903.29/24,677.07 = 14,311.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,903.29x = 24,677.07 × 14,311.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,903.29x = 353,176,991.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,176,991.99/17,903.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,726.93

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