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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,863.94, 24,652.89 and 13,379.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,863.94, 24,652.89 and 13,379.78 is: 18,464.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,863.94 : 24,652.89 = 13,379.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,863.94/24,652.89 = 13,379.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,863.94x = 24,652.89 × 13,379.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,863.94x = 329,850,244.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,850,244.56/17,863.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,464.59

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