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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,737.74, 24,452.65 and 13,954.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,737.74, 24,452.65 and 13,954.33 is: 19,236.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,737.74 : 24,452.65 = 13,954.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,737.74/24,452.65 = 13,954.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,737.74x = 24,452.65 × 13,954.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,737.74x = 341,220,405.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,220,405.39/17,737.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,236.97

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