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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,736.76, 24,451.29 and 13,953.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,736.76, 24,451.29 and 13,953.35 is: 19,235.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,736.76 : 24,451.29 = 13,953.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,736.76/24,451.29 = 13,953.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,736.76x = 24,451.29 × 13,953.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,736.76x = 341,177,399.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,177,399.68/17,736.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,235.61

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