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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,738.22, 24,453.30 and 13,954.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,738.22, 24,453.30 and 13,954.81 is: 19,237.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,738.22 : 24,453.30 = 13,954.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,738.22/24,453.30 = 13,954.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,738.22x = 24,453.30 × 13,954.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,738.22x = 341,241,155.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,241,155.37/17,738.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,237.63

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