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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,962.41, 27,004.44 and 14,476.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,962.41, 27,004.44 and 14,476.88 is: 21,764.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,962.41 : 27,004.44 = 14,476.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,962.41/27,004.44 = 14,476.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,962.41x = 27,004.44 × 14,476.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,962.41x = 390,940,037.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,940,037.35/17,962.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,764.34

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