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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,964.04, 24,793.62 and 14,975.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,964.04, 24,793.62 and 14,975.08 is: 20,668.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,964.04 : 24,793.62 = 14,975.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,964.04/24,793.62 = 14,975.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,964.04x = 24,793.62 × 14,975.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,964.04x = 371,286,442.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,286,442.99/17,964.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,668.32

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