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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,945.42, 24,773.66 and 13,903.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,945.42, 24,773.66 and 13,903.23 is: 19,193.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,945.42 : 24,773.66 = 13,903.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,945.42/24,773.66 = 13,903.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,945.42x = 24,773.66 × 13,903.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,945.42x = 344,433,823.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,433,823.41/17,945.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,193.42

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