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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,695, 24,445.92 and 13,210.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,695, 24,445.92 and 13,210.96 is: 18,251.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,695 : 24,445.92 = 13,210.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,695/24,445.92 = 13,210.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,695x = 24,445.92 × 13,210.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,695x = 322,954,071.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,954,071.28/17,695
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,251.15

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