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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,926.84, 24,728.76 and 14,884.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,926.84, 24,728.76 and 14,884.74 is: 20,532.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,926.84 : 24,728.76 = 14,884.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,926.84/24,728.76 = 14,884.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,926.84x = 24,728.76 × 14,884.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,926.84x = 368,081,163.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,081,163.12/17,926.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,532.41

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