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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,791.56, 24,545.86 and 13,704.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,791.56, 24,545.86 and 13,704.60 is: 18,907.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,791.56 : 24,545.86 = 13,704.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,791.56/24,545.86 = 13,704.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,791.56x = 24,545.86 × 13,704.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,791.56x = 336,391,192.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,391,192.96/17,791.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,907.35

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