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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,960.46, 24,776.85 and 13,954.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,960.46, 24,776.85 and 13,954.16 is: 19,250.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,960.46 : 24,776.85 = 13,954.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,960.46/24,776.85 = 13,954.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,960.46x = 24,776.85 × 13,954.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,960.46x = 345,740,005.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,740,005.31/17,960.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,250.06

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