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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,963.42, 27,005.94 and 14,477.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,963.42, 27,005.94 and 14,477.89 is: 21,765.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,963.42 : 27,005.94 = 14,477.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,963.42/27,005.94 = 14,477.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,963.42x = 27,005.94 × 14,477.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,963.42x = 390,988,893.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,988,893.64/17,963.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,765.84

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