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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,741.23, 24,492.38 and 13,904.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,741.23, 24,492.38 and 13,904.97 is: 19,196.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,741.23 : 24,492.38 = 13,904.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,741.23/24,492.38 = 13,904.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,741.23x = 24,492.38 × 13,904.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,741.23x = 340,565,647.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,565,647.76/17,741.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,196.28

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