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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,903.79, 24,677.76 and 14,312.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,903.79, 24,677.76 and 14,312.45 is: 19,727.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,903.79 : 24,677.76 = 14,312.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,903.79/24,677.76 = 14,312.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,903.79x = 24,677.76 × 14,312.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,903.79x = 353,199,082.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,199,082.72/17,903.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,727.62

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