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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,790.56, 24,544.49 and 13,703.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,790.56, 24,544.49 and 13,703.60 is: 18,905.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,790.56 : 24,544.49 = 13,703.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,790.56/24,544.49 = 13,703.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,790.56x = 24,544.49 × 13,703.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,790.56x = 336,347,866.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,347,866.01/17,790.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,905.97

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