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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,697.08, 24,436.08 and 13,711.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,697.08, 24,436.08 and 13,711.28 is: 18,932.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,697.08 : 24,436.08 = 13,711.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,697.08/24,436.08 = 13,711.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,697.08x = 24,436.08 × 13,711.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,697.08x = 335,049,812.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,049,812.80/17,697.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,932.49

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