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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,966.17, 27,010.08 and 14,480.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,966.17, 27,010.08 and 14,480.65 is: 21,770.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,966.17 : 27,010.08 = 14,480.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,966.17/27,010.08 = 14,480.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,966.17x = 27,010.08 × 14,480.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,966.17x = 391,123,514.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,123,514.95/17,966.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,770.00

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