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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,986.81, 24,830.61 and 13,944.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,986.81, 24,830.61 and 13,944.70 is: 19,250.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,986.81 : 24,830.61 = 13,944.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,986.81/24,830.61 = 13,944.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,986.81x = 24,830.61 × 13,944.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,986.81x = 346,255,407.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,255,407.27/17,986.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,250.52

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