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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,893.87, 24,716.78 and 13,618.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,893.87, 24,716.78 and 13,618.96 is: 18,811.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,893.87 : 24,716.78 = 13,618.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,893.87/24,716.78 = 13,618.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,893.87x = 24,716.78 × 13,618.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,893.87x = 336,616,838.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,616,838.15/17,893.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,811.85

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