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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,539.38, 24,148.25 and 14,193.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,539.38, 24,148.25 and 14,193.27 is: 19,541.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,539.38 : 24,148.25 = 14,193.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,539.38/24,148.25 = 14,193.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,539.38x = 24,148.25 × 14,193.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,539.38x = 342,742,614.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,742,614.54/17,539.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,541.32

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