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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,697.06, 24,399.36 and 13,452.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,697.06, 24,399.36 and 13,452.66 is: 18,547.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,697.06 : 24,399.36 = 13,452.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,697.06/24,399.36 = 13,452.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,697.06x = 24,399.36 × 13,452.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,697.06x = 328,236,294.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,236,294.30/17,697.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,547.50

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