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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,552.43, 24,228.12 and 13,973.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,552.43, 24,228.12 and 13,973.97 is: 19,288.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,552.43 : 24,228.12 = 13,973.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,552.43/24,228.12 = 13,973.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,552.43x = 24,228.12 × 13,973.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,552.43x = 338,563,022.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,563,022.04/17,552.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,288.67

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