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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,619.28, 24,291.08 and 13,997.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,619.28, 24,291.08 and 13,997.34 is: 19,297.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,619.28 : 24,291.08 = 13,997.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,619.28/24,291.08 = 13,997.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,619.28x = 24,291.08 × 13,997.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,619.28x = 340,010,314.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,010,314.29/17,619.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,297.63

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