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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,544.42, 24,195.24 and 13,716.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,544.42, 24,195.24 and 13,716.59 is: 18,916.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,544.42 : 24,195.24 = 13,716.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,544.42/24,195.24 = 13,716.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,544.42x = 24,195.24 × 13,716.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,544.42x = 331,876,066.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,876,066.06/17,544.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,916.33

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