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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,932.67, 24,764.83 and 14,777.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,932.67, 24,764.83 and 14,777.23 is: 20,407.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,932.67 : 24,764.83 = 14,777.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,932.67/24,764.83 = 14,777.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,932.67x = 24,764.83 × 14,777.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,932.67x = 365,955,588.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,955,588.82/17,932.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,407.20

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