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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,954.63, 24,754.23 and 14,712.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,954.63, 24,754.23 and 14,712.39 is: 20,284.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,954.63 : 24,754.23 = 14,712.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,954.63/24,754.23 = 14,712.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,954.63x = 24,754.23 × 14,712.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,954.63x = 364,193,978.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,193,978.74/17,954.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,284.12

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