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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,741.03, 24,492.12 and 13,904.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,741.03, 24,492.12 and 13,904.76 is: 19,196.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,741.03 : 24,492.12 = 13,904.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,741.03/24,492.12 = 13,904.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,741.03x = 24,492.12 × 13,904.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,741.03x = 340,557,050.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,557,050.49/17,741.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,196.02

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