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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,549.94, 24,224.68 and 13,971.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,549.94, 24,224.68 and 13,971.44 is: 19,285.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,549.94 : 24,224.68 = 13,971.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,549.94/24,224.68 = 13,971.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,549.94x = 24,224.68 × 13,971.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,549.94x = 338,453,663.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,453,663.14/17,549.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,285.17

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