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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,903.89, 24,722.31 and 14,935.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,903.89, 24,722.31 and 14,935.30 is: 20,623.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,903.89 : 24,722.31 = 14,935.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,903.89/24,722.31 = 14,935.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,903.89x = 24,722.31 × 14,935.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,903.89x = 369,235,116.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,235,116.54/17,903.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,623.18

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