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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,628.97, 24,331.89 and 13,793.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,628.97, 24,331.89 and 13,793.04 is: 19,037.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,628.97 : 24,331.89 = 13,793.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,628.97/24,331.89 = 13,793.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,628.97x = 24,331.89 × 13,793.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,628.97x = 335,610,732.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,610,732.05/17,628.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,037.46

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