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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,743.53, 24,460.62 and 13,960.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,743.53, 24,460.62 and 13,960.17 is: 19,245.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,743.53 : 24,460.62 = 13,960.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,743.53/24,460.62 = 13,960.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,743.53x = 24,460.62 × 13,960.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,743.53x = 341,474,413.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,474,413.51/17,743.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,245.01

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