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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,935.67, 24,768.97 and 14,780.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,935.67, 24,768.97 and 14,780.23 is: 20,411.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,935.67 : 24,768.97 = 14,780.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,935.67/24,768.97 = 14,780.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,935.67x = 24,768.97 × 14,780.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,935.67x = 366,091,073.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,091,073.46/17,935.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,411.34

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