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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,961.41, 27,002.94 and 14,475.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,961.41, 27,002.94 and 14,475.88 is: 21,762.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,961.41 : 27,002.94 = 14,475.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,961.41/27,002.94 = 14,475.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,961.41x = 27,002.94 × 14,475.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,961.41x = 390,891,298.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,891,298.56/17,961.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,762.84

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