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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,549.43, 24,223.98 and 13,970.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,549.43, 24,223.98 and 13,970.97 is: 19,284.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,549.43 : 24,223.98 = 13,970.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,549.43/24,223.98 = 13,970.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,549.43x = 24,223.98 × 13,970.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,549.43x = 338,432,497.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,432,497.86/17,549.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,284.53

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