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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,968.92, 27,014.19 and 14,483.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,968.92, 27,014.19 and 14,483.40 is: 21,774.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,968.92 : 27,014.19 = 14,483.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,968.92/27,014.19 = 14,483.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,968.92x = 27,014.19 × 14,483.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,968.92x = 391,257,319.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,257,319.45/17,968.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,774.11

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