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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,969.56, 27,015.17 and 14,484.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,969.56, 27,015.17 and 14,484.03 is: 21,775.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,969.56 : 27,015.17 = 14,484.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,969.56/27,015.17 = 14,484.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,969.56x = 27,015.17 × 14,484.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,969.56x = 391,288,592.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,288,592.44/17,969.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,775.08

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