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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,896.36, 24,706.74 and 13,711.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,896.36, 24,706.74 and 13,711.72 is: 18,929.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,896.36 : 24,706.74 = 13,711.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,896.36/24,706.74 = 13,711.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,896.36x = 24,706.74 × 13,711.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,896.36x = 338,771,900.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,771,900.99/17,896.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,929.65

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