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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,937.04, 24,753.92 and 14,947.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,937.04, 24,753.92 and 14,947.87 is: 20,628.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,937.04 : 24,753.92 = 14,947.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,937.04/24,753.92 = 14,947.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,937.04x = 24,753.92 × 14,947.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,937.04x = 370,018,378.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,018,378.15/17,937.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,628.73

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