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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,897.06, 24,716.31 and 13,413.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,897.06, 24,716.31 and 13,413.71 is: 18,524.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,897.06 : 24,716.31 = 13,413.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,897.06/24,716.31 = 13,413.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,897.06x = 24,716.31 × 13,413.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,897.06x = 331,537,434.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,537,434.02/17,897.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,524.69

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