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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,886.66, 24,649.44 and 13,108.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,886.66, 24,649.44 and 13,108.02 is: 18,064.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,886.66 : 24,649.44 = 13,108.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,886.66/24,649.44 = 13,108.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,886.66x = 24,649.44 × 13,108.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,886.66x = 323,105,352.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,105,352.51/17,886.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,064.04

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