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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,779.64, 24,538.92 and 13,523.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,779.64, 24,538.92 and 13,523.88 is: 18,665.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,779.64 : 24,538.92 = 13,523.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,779.64/24,538.92 = 13,523.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,779.64x = 24,538.92 × 13,523.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,779.64x = 331,861,409.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,861,409.41/17,779.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,665.25

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