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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,549.93, 24,224.69 and 13,971.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,549.93, 24,224.69 and 13,971.44 is: 19,285.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,549.93 : 24,224.69 = 13,971.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,549.93/24,224.69 = 13,971.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,549.93x = 24,224.69 × 13,971.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,549.93x = 338,453,802.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,453,802.85/17,549.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,285.19

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