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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,562.13, 24,207.29 and 13,727.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,562.13, 24,207.29 and 13,727.08 is: 18,921.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,562.13 : 24,207.29 = 13,727.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,562.13/24,207.29 = 13,727.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,562.13x = 24,207.29 × 13,727.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,562.13x = 332,295,419.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,295,419.51/17,562.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,921.14

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