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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,927.88, 24,705.54 and 13,456.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,927.88, 24,705.54 and 13,456.68 is: 18,544.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,927.88 : 24,705.54 = 13,456.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,927.88/24,705.54 = 13,456.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,927.88x = 24,705.54 × 13,456.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,927.88x = 332,454,546.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,454,546.01/17,927.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,544.00

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