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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,550.43, 24,225.36 and 13,971.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,550.43, 24,225.36 and 13,971.97 is: 19,285.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,550.43 : 24,225.36 = 13,971.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,550.43/24,225.36 = 13,971.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,550.43x = 24,225.36 × 13,971.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,550.43x = 338,476,003.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,476,003.16/17,550.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,285.91

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