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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,895.36, 24,705.36 and 13,710.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,895.36, 24,705.36 and 13,710.72 is: 18,928.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,895.36 : 24,705.36 = 13,710.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,895.36/24,705.36 = 13,710.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,895.36x = 24,705.36 × 13,710.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,895.36x = 338,728,273.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,728,273.46/17,895.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,928.27

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