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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,689.56, 24,415.52 and 13,853.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,689.56, 24,415.52 and 13,853.56 is: 19,120.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,689.56 : 24,415.52 = 13,853.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,689.56/24,415.52 = 13,853.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,689.56x = 24,415.52 × 13,853.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,689.56x = 338,241,871.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,241,871.25/17,689.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,120.99

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