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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,737.26, 24,451.98 and 13,953.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,737.26, 24,451.98 and 13,953.85 is: 19,236.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,737.26 : 24,451.98 = 13,953.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,737.26/24,451.98 = 13,953.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,737.26x = 24,451.98 × 13,953.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,737.26x = 341,199,261.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,199,261.12/17,737.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,236.31

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