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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,934.67, 24,767.59 and 14,779.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,934.67, 24,767.59 and 14,779.23 is: 20,409.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,934.67 : 24,767.59 = 14,779.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,934.67/24,767.59 = 14,779.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,934.67x = 24,767.59 × 14,779.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,934.67x = 366,045,909.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,045,909.16/17,934.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,409.96

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