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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,537.49, 24,222.29 and 13,964.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,537.49, 24,222.29 and 13,964.40 is: 19,287.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,537.49 : 24,222.29 = 13,964.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,537.49/24,222.29 = 13,964.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,537.49x = 24,222.29 × 13,964.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,537.49x = 338,249,676.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,249,676.65/17,537.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,287.23

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