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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,745.11, 24,462.79 and 13,961.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,745.11, 24,462.79 and 13,961.71 is: 19,247.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,745.11 : 24,462.79 = 13,961.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,745.11/24,462.79 = 13,961.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,745.11x = 24,462.79 × 13,961.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,745.11x = 341,542,379.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,542,379.77/17,745.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,247.13

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