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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,966.67, 27,010.83 and 14,481.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,966.67, 27,010.83 and 14,481.15 is: 21,770.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,966.67 : 27,010.83 = 14,481.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,966.67/27,010.83 = 14,481.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,966.67x = 27,010.83 × 14,481.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,966.67x = 391,147,880.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,147,880.85/17,966.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,770.75

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