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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,664.75, 24,355.76 and 13,876.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,664.75, 24,355.76 and 13,876.11 is: 19,132.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,664.75 : 24,355.76 = 13,876.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,664.75/24,355.76 = 13,876.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,664.75x = 24,355.76 × 13,876.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,664.75x = 337,963,135.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,963,135.51/17,664.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,132.06

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