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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,957.86, 24,740.56 and 14,179.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,957.86, 24,740.56 and 14,179.63 is: 19,535.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,957.86 : 24,740.56 = 14,179.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,957.86/24,740.56 = 14,179.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,957.86x = 24,740.56 × 14,179.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,957.86x = 350,811,986.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,811,986.79/17,957.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,535.29

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