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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,862.11, 24,669.47 and 13,877.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,862.11, 24,669.47 and 13,877.18 is: 19,165.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,862.11 : 24,669.47 = 13,877.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,862.11/24,669.47 = 13,877.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,862.11x = 24,669.47 × 13,877.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,862.11x = 342,342,675.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,342,675.69/17,862.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,165.86

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