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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,390.18, 24,010.86 and 13,750.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,390.18, 24,010.86 and 13,750.80 is: 18,985.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,390.18 : 24,010.86 = 13,750.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,390.18/24,010.86 = 13,750.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,390.18x = 24,010.86 × 13,750.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,390.18x = 330,168,533.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,168,533.69/17,390.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,985.92

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