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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,905.16, 24,712.08 and 14,916.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,905.16, 24,712.08 and 14,916.26 is: 20,586.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,905.16 : 24,712.08 = 14,916.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,905.16/24,712.08 = 14,916.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,905.16x = 24,712.08 × 14,916.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,905.16x = 368,611,810.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,611,810.42/17,905.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,586.90

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