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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,944.74, 24,711.48 and 13,959.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,944.74, 24,711.48 and 13,959.14 is: 19,222.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,944.74 : 24,711.48 = 13,959.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,944.74/24,711.48 = 13,959.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,944.74x = 24,711.48 × 13,959.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,944.74x = 344,950,885.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,950,885.37/17,944.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,222.95

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