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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,544.36, 24,217 and 13,965.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,544.36, 24,217 and 13,965.90 is: 19,277.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,544.36 : 24,217 = 13,965.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,544.36/24,217 = 13,965.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,544.36x = 24,217 × 13,965.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,544.36x = 338,212,200.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,212,200.30/17,544.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,277.55

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