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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,929.43, 24,767.92 and 14,368.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,929.43, 24,767.92 and 14,368.04 is: 19,848.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,929.43 : 24,767.92 = 14,368.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,929.43/24,767.92 = 14,368.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,929.43x = 24,767.92 × 14,368.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,929.43x = 355,866,465.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,866,465.28/17,929.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,848.18

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