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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,539.98, 24,176.73 and 13,704.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,539.98, 24,176.73 and 13,704.91 is: 18,890.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,539.98 : 24,176.73 = 13,704.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,539.98/24,176.73 = 13,704.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,539.98x = 24,176.73 × 13,704.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,539.98x = 331,339,906.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,339,906.67/17,539.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,890.55

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