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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,967.17, 27,011.58 and 14,481.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,967.17, 27,011.58 and 14,481.65 is: 21,771.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,967.17 : 27,011.58 = 14,481.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,967.17/27,011.58 = 14,481.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,967.17x = 27,011.58 × 14,481.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,967.17x = 391,172,247.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,172,247.51/17,967.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,771.50

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