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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,940.29, 24,758.39 and 14,951.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,940.29, 24,758.39 and 14,951.12 is: 20,633.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,940.29 : 24,758.39 = 14,951.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,940.29/24,758.39 = 14,951.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,940.29x = 24,758.39 × 14,951.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,940.29x = 370,165,573.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,165,573.48/17,940.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,633.20

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