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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,920.80, 24,692.40 and 13,197.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,920.80, 24,692.40 and 13,197.60 is: 18,184.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,920.80 : 24,692.40 = 13,197.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,920.80/24,692.40 = 13,197.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,920.80x = 24,692.40 × 13,197.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,920.80x = 325,880,418.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,880,418.24/17,920.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,184.48

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